Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 02/01/2024, 07:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 02/01/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Golden State Warriors will face off against the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center on Tuesday night. The hosts are 15-17 and 11th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 19-13 and fourth in the Eastern Conference. 

The Orlando Magic have lost six of their last nine games, and they aim to reverse the trend following a 112-107 road defeat to the Suns on Sunday. Paolo Banchero led the team with an impressive performance, contributing 28 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Currently, Orlando's squad ranks 22nd in scoring in the NBA, averaging 112.8 points per game, while Golden State's team holds the 19th position in points allowed per game (116.3). The standout feature for the Magic is their defensive strength, with the team allowing an average of 110.7 points per game, placing them at an impressive 5th in the league in defensive performance. However, a notable drawback to their defensive approach is the frequency with which they send opponents to the free-throw line, ranking among the highest rates in the league. Joe Ingles, Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac, and Kevon Harris are all listed as doubtful for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors, after experiencing a setback in their three-game losing streak, aim to rebound from their recent struggles. They suffered a 132-122 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday, with Stephen Curry leading the team in scoring with 25 points and contributing seven assists. The Warriors typically score 116.8 points per game, exceeding the 110.7 points allowed on average by the Orlando Magic. On the defensive front, Golden State is allowing 116.3 points per game, ranking 19th in the league. Interestingly, in the 2023-24 season, the Warriors' offensive performance has been slightly less effective at home, where they score 115.5 points per game, compared to their road games, where they put up 118.3 points per game. Defensively, they are conceding an average of 115.8 points per game, compared to 116.9 points per game on the road. Draymond Green is the only player unavailable for the Warriors in the upcoming match.