If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Magic vs. Warriors, look no further. The Warriors are hitting the road to challenge the Magic on Wednesday, Mar 27 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total is 217.5, with the Magic being favored by 4. Keep reading to get our Magic vs. Warriors player props and predictions.
Magic vs. Warriors Odds
- Spread: Magic -4
- Total 217.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 27
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando FL
- TV: NBCS
Warriors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Golden State has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Orlando has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 104 points per game in these games.
- Orlando has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Will the Warriors Come Through as Road Underdogs?
In their last game against the Heat, the Warriors won by a score of 113-92. The O/U line for that game was 216.5 points. Golden State was favored by 5 points going into the game.
For the season, the Warriors have an O/U record of 35-35-1. In their games, the average over/under line has been 232 points, which is higher than today’s line of 217.5.
When looking at their ATS record, the Warriors are 38-32 overall and 23-11 on the road. As underdogs, they are 15-9 vs. the spread compared to 23-23 as the favorite.
Golden State’s road record for the season is 19-15, and they are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-34. In non-conference games, they are 18-10 and 19-24 vs. the West.
The average scoring margin for the Warriors on the road is +3.3 points per game. This season, they have gone 7-18 as the underdog and are 25-25-1 as the underdog.
On average, the Warriors’ games have finished with 234.7 points per game this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors have been slightly better on the road this season, averaging 118.6 points compared to 117.9 at home. Overall, they are 7th in the league at 118.3 points per game.
Golden State has been an excellent three-point shooting team, ranking 2nd in the league with 14.8 made threes per game. They are also 8th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of pace, the Warriors are 8th in the NBA.
So far, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the league at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, Golden State is 15th in the NBA.
On defense, the Warriors come into the game ranked 19th in the league in points allowed at 116.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 109.7 points per contest (16th). In the terms of takeaways, Warriors are causing 13.6 turnovers per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 27th in rejections, averaging 4.4 blocked shots each game.
Can the Magic Grab a Win at Home?
Orlando is 47-24 against the spread this season, going 25-10 ATS at home and 22-14 ATS on the road. As the favorite, the Magic are 23-7 ATS at home and 24-17 ATS overall.
In their games this season, the Magic have averaged a scoring differential of +9.8 points per game when favored. As the favorite, their O/U record is 25-5, and their average scoring margin at home is +7.1 PPG.
For the season, the Magic are 33-38 on the O/U, with an average over/under line of 222.6. Today’s line of 217.5 is lower than the Magic’s season average of 219.6 points per game.
Orlando’s last game against the Kings finished with a 216 combined points, falling short of the O/U line of 219.5. The Magic lost the game by a score of 109-107, failing to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic are currently in 5th place with a record of 42-29. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place.
At home, the Magic are averaging 113.7 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 110.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 25th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the NBA in made threes per game at 11. However, they are 21st in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. In terms of overall field goal percentage, Orlando is 13th in the league at 47%.
One area where the Magic excel is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free throw attempts per game at 24.7 and are 7th in made free throws at 18.6. In terms of assists, Orlando is 26th in the league at 24.7 per game.
On defense, the Magic come into the game ranked 3rd in the league in points allowed at 108.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 102.3 points per contest (20th). The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.
Magic vs. Warriors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. According to our projections, Paolo Banchero is expected to record 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points (-127)
Magic vs. Warriors Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +4, we have the Warriors as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 217.5 and given that our model is projecting 218 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Warriors +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook