Golden State Warriors vs. Orlando Magic Picks – Thursday, Feb 27, 2025
The Golden State Warriors (31-27) head to the East Coast to face the Orlando Magic (29-31) in the second meeting this season between the two on Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 PM ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The Warriors are slightly favored with a point spread at -4.5 (-115) at MyBookie.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Warriors have found success in their last four games and are 4-1 in their last five. Their recent win was a 128-92 blowout triumph over the Charlotte Hornets.
Golden State did not lose a single quarter, with their best being a 41-24 performance in the third. Seven players total reached double figures, with surprisingly Jimmy Butler not being one of them. Buddy Hield led with 16 points.
The Hornets were held to 37.1 percent shooting overall and 27.5 percent from deep. The Warriors capitalized on 49.0 percent shooting and 35.7 percent from long range. Golden State also killed in the paint, with 62 points compared to the Hornets’ 38.
The Warriors are 16th in the league for producing 112.8 points a game. Defensively they rank ninth for allowing opponents to average 111.1 points per contest. Looking at point differentials, they rank 10th for their output.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Magic have gone 3-2 over their last five matchups. They recently suffered a 122-82 blowout loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking their worst loss of the season.
Orlando scored 16 points in both the first and fourth quarters. They only won the second quarter with a 27-23 performance, but each other quarter was horrendous at best. Paolo Banchero led with 26 points and four assists.
The Cavs made 56.3 percent of their shots and 59.4 percent from three point land. For the Magic, they struggled with 36.7 percent from the field and even worse from three at 17.9 percent. The Magic also had 12 turnovers, which turned into 23 points for the Magic.
The Magic have put together the worst offense in the league at 103.9 points a game. Their slow pace of play (29th) breaks up the momentum for other teams, as this allows them to hold opponents to 105.5 points each game which is the best in the league. This point differential puts them at 18th.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie gives you the best Golden State Warriors vs. Orlando Magic betting odds, with the Warriors as 4.5-point favorites. This is expected to be a close battle, with the Magic having a 50.8 percent chance of winning according to market predictions.
The Warriors won 104-99 in early February and have a stronger lineup this time around. Look for e the Warriors to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Golden State Warriors -4.5 (-115)
