Orlando Magic vs. Golden State Warriors Free Prediction 01/18/20

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The Golden State Warriors (9-34), 4.5-point underdogs, will have their hands full against the league’s top scoring defense when they challenge the Orlando Magic (20-22) at Chase Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 211 points and it can be seen on Fox SportsNet Florida at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Magic (9.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers, 122-95, while the Warriors (3-point underdogs) fell to the Denver Nuggets, 134-131. The Orlando game finished 0.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the Golden State game finished 51.5 points over the projected point total of 213.5.

Orlando had a better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 8.0) while Golden State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (27-31; 87.1 percent). Damion Lee had a solid performance for Golden State, recording 21 points, six assists and five rebounds. Nikola Vucevic fueled Orlando with 22 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Evan Fournier led the Magic to a 100-96 victory. He scored a game-high 32 points. Orlando was unable to cover as an 8-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 196 points, which was under the projected point total of 204. Orlando’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Golden State. The Magic had a rate of 0.489 while the Warriors posted a mark of 0.429.

Games featuring the Magic have a slight tendency to finish under the total (54.8 percent). Orlando heads into the contest with records of 20-22 straight up (SU) and 20-18-4 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Warriors’ 43 games, 25 have finished under the total. Additionally, Golden State is 9-34 SU and 19-23-1 ATS.

Golden State might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the league’s best defenses. Orlando ranks seventh in defensive efficiency while the Warriors rank 29th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Magic rank second in turnover percentage (12.2 percent), while the Warriors rank fourth in opponents’ turnover percentage (14.7 percent).

Orlando Magic vs. Golden State Warriors ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Magic average 12.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 19th in the league. The Warriors rank 24th in fast break points allowed per game (14.7).
  • Orlando ranks second in steals per game (8.6) while Golden State ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
  • The Magic average 6.0 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. The Warriors rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.4).
  • Orlando ranks fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (44.0) while Golden State ranks 18th (48.6).
  • Orlando ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (30.8) while Golden State ranks 28th (29.6).
  • The Magic rank first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.2) while the Warriors rank 23rd (17.9).
  • The Magic rank 18th in rebounds per game (45.1) while the Warriors rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (47.2).
  • Orlando ranks third in second chance points allowed per game (11.9) while Golden State ranks 23rd (13.9).
  • In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Golden State is 4-2 and Orlando is 11-4.
  • The Warriors are 9-21 when they score more than 100 points, while the Magic are 16-9.
  • Orlando is 11-8-2 ATS on the road, while Golden State is 9-11-1 ATS at home.
  • In 21 road games, the Magic have 12 overs and 9 unders.
  • The Warriors have 13 unders and 8 overs in 21 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Magic are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Warriors are 2-2-1.
  • In their last five games, Orlando has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Golden State has 4 unders and 1 over.
  • During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 109.0 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
  • The Warriors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 8.5 for the season.