{ The Orlando Magic will host the Golden State Warriors at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday night. The Magic have won the last 5 games against the Warriors at this venue. Can the Magic continue their home dominance over the Warriors? Our basketball betting expert, Agbeniga Ayobami, presents her top Magic vs Warriors predictions.
Magic vs Warriors Predictions & Tips
- The Thunder Moneyline @ 1xbet
- Over 220.5 @ 1xbet
- Stephen Curry Over 30.5 Points @ 1xbet
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Our Magic vs Warriors prediction is for the Thunder to win.
The Thunder to extend their home dominance over the Warriors
The Orlando Magic are in excellent form, winning 13 of their last 17 games and holding the top spot in the Southeastern table with a 42-29 record. They have also been solid at home, with a 25-10 record at the Kia Center. Despite a narrow loss in their last outing, they aim to clinch their sixth win in their last seven games.
On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors have struggled recently, sitting 10th in the Western Conference with a 36-34 record. Their away record has also been average at 18-15 and they have lost their last two games. Moreover, they’ve only managed four wins in their last 11 games.
Looking at their head-to-head record, the Golden State Warriors haven’t secured an away win over the Magic since 2017. During this time, the Magic have won five times. Additionally, the Magic have won three of the last four meetings between the two teams. Considering the current form and the historical head-to-head record, the Orlando Magic are the favourite to be the winner against the struggling Golden State Warriors.
Bet 1: The Thunder Moneyline @ 1xbet
Both sides to put in the effort
The Orlando Magic and the Golden State Warriors are superb in various aspects of their game. The Magic excel offensively, averaging 110.8 points per game. Furthermore, they demonstrate efficient shooting and boast a field goal percentage of 47.8% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.3%, both of which contribute to their high-scoring offence. Additionally, the Magic’s accuracy from the free-throw line stands at 75.4%.
Defensively, the Magic allow 108.8 points against them, ranking 3rd in the NBA. However, they compensate with strong defensive metrics, such as averaging 8.1 steals per game (4th in the NBA).
Meanwhile, the Warriors average 118.3 points per game, placing them 7th in the NBA. They excel in rebounding, leading the league with 46.8 rebounds per game. In addition, they are 4th in assists with 29.1. However, defensively, they allow opponents to score 116.8 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.
Bet 2: Over 220.5 @ 1xbet
Stephen Curry to Shine Again
Stephen Curry’s impressive performance against the Magic is evident from his career stats against them. Stephen Curry has maintained an average of 27.0 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in 21 games and this has consistently been a significant value against the Magic.
In his recent encounters with the Magic, he has displayed exceptional scoring prowess, recording 31, 39 and 36 points in the last three games respectively. Remarkably, he has scored 30 or more points in five of his last six clashes against the Magic.
Curry has an average of 26.8 points per game this season and a strong track record against Western Conference opponents. Therefore, he is expected to play a crucial role in securing points for his team in the upcoming clash.
Bet 3: Stephen Curry Over 30.5 Points @ 1xbet
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