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Orlando Magic Looks to End Losing Streak Against Golden State Warriors in West Coast Battle

The struggling Orlando Magic will take on the Golden State Warriors in Northern California on Monday as part of their West Coast swing. The Magic have lost three straight games and eight of their last nine, currently holding the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors, on the other hand, lost their last game to the Phoenix Suns after a two-game winning streak, sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference. Both teams will be missing key players, with Orlando's Moe Wagner out and Jalen Suggs a game-time decision, and Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga out and Draymond Green a game-time decision. The Warriors are slightly favored to win, opening at -2.5. Fans can find more in-depth predictions and NBA picks for the Orlando Magic vs. Golden State Warriors matchup to enhance their betting experience. Let's score big together!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Magic +123 | Warriors -142
• Spread: Magic +2.5 (-110) | Warriors -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 212.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Golden State will win straight-up is 59%.

Orlando vs Golden State Stats

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic currently have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 30th in offense, scoring an average of 103.80 points per game, and 2nd in defense, allowing an average of 105.22 points per game. The team has a record of 24-26 for the season. Offensively, the Magic shoot 43.88% from the field, ranking 28th in the NBA, and 30.48% from three-point territory, ranking last in the league. They average 41.39 rebounds per game and have 23.22 offensive assists and 14.00 turnovers per game. Defensively, Orlando allows opponents to shoot 47.32% from the field and 36.87% from three-point territory. The team averages 41.20 defensive rebounds per game and has 22.55 defensive assists and 15.76 turnovers per game. Leading scorers for the Magic include Franz Wagner with 25.1 points per game and Paolo Banchero with 22.8 points per game. Jalen Suggs, the third leading scorer with 16.2 points per game, is currently a game-time decision. Goga Bitadze leads the team in rebounds with an average of 8.1 per game, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads in steals with 1.5 per game and Bitadze leads in blocked shots with 1.6 per game.

Golden State Warriors Analysis

The Golden State Warriors have a power ranking of 10 and are ranked 18th for offense, scoring an average of 111.31 points per game, and 10th for defense, allowing an average of 111.63 points per game. They have a record of 24-24 (24-24 ATS) overall. The team shoots 44.48% overall, which is 26th, and 36.50% from 3-point territory, which is 13th. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 46.14% overall and 35.90% from 3-point territory. Stephen Curry leads the team in scoring with an average of 22.1 points per game, followed by Andrew Wiggins at 17.4 points per game. Jonathan Kuminga, who averages 16.8 points per game, is currently injured. The team averages 46.27 rebounds per game, with Kevon Looney leading with 6.7 boards per contest. Curry leads in assists with 6.2 per game, steals with 1.1 per game, and Draymond Green is the leader in blocked shots with 1.1 per game.

Orlando Magic Struggles Continue as They Face Formidable Golden State Warriors

Orlando enters the game on a challenging streak, having lost eight of their last nine matches both in straight up and against the spread. Despite the return of leading scorer Paolo Banchero from injury, the team has struggled to secure victories. In contrast, Golden State has shown strength in covering the spread in four of their last six games. The Warriors' solid defense, ranked 9th in points allowed at 111.6, combined with an offense averaging 111.3 points per game, poses a formidable challenge for the Magic. Orlando's offensive and defensive performance pales in comparison, ranking last in scoring at 103.7 points per game and second-best in points allowed at 105.4 points per game. Issues with shooting accuracy further hinder Orlando's performance, ranking poorly in both field goal and three-point shooting percentages. While Golden State faces challenges in field goal shooting, they excel in three-point shooting accuracy, offering a potential advantage in the upcoming match.

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