Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Prediction 2/27/25 NBA Picks

Orlando Magic (29-31) vs Golden State Warriors (31-27)

Game Info: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)

Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +5.5 -- Over/Under: 211 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: FanDuel SN FL

The Golden State Warriors pay a visit to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Pick.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview 

The Golden State Warriors have been a team on the rise as they've reeled off six wins from their past seven outings. They will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after making light work of the lowly Hornets in a 128-92 home win on Tuesday. Buddy Hield led the team in scoring with 16 points, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green scored 15 points each while Gray Payton chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Warriors dominated from the tipoff, holding the Hornets to just 18 points in the first quarter, before they exploded for 41 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early. The Warriors were able to rest all their starters early and give all their nine reserves plenty of playing time. 

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in decent shape lately, as they've won five of their last nine games overall. However, they will be hoping for a better effort in this one after getting trampled by the red-hot Cavaliers in a 122-82 home defeat on Tuesday. Paolo Banchero led the team in scoring with 26 points while Franz Wagner added 19 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Magic shot just 36 percent from the field and a miserly five of 28 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start. They scored just 16 points in the first quarter to fall behind by double digits right away and things only got worse in the second half where they got outscored by 65-39 to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. The Magic will meet the Raptors (b2b set), Bulls, and Bucks after this game.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the Warriors' last four games at Kia Center.
  • The Warriors have lost five of their last seven games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Warriors and Magic at Kia Center.
  • The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

  • The Warriors have won each of their last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Magic have lost seven of their last eight games at Kia Center against teams that held a winning record.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Warriors' last eight games.
  • The Magic have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Nine of the Magic's last 10 games as home underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Five of the Warriors' last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Prediction

The Warriors are still playing without Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis is listed as questionable with an illness. The Magic are still missing Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony is set to miss time due to a knee injury. The Magic have shown signs of improvement in recent games, and I am sure they will come out swinging after getting embarrassed in their last game, but the Warriors are one of the hottest teams in the league right now. I think they are great value at the modest line against a banged-up Magic team.

Peter’s Pick Golden State -5.5

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