Magic vs. Warriors: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 27, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 27, 2024

The Orlando Magic (42-29) are four-point favorites against the Golden State Warriors (37-34) on March 27, 2024 at Amway Center. The matchup features one of the NBA’s best squads at defending against the 3-pointer and one of the sharpest shooting teams. The Magic rank fourth in the league in triples allowed per game (11.5), while the Warriors are second in threes made (14.8). The point total in the contest is 218.

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Magic vs. Warriors Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -4 218

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Injury Report as of March 27

Magic: Caleb Houstan: Questionable (Ankle), Gary Harris: Questionable (Foot)

Warriors: Trayce Jackson-Davis: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Warriors (+4)
Total Pick Over (218)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Magic vs. Warriors Stat Rankings

Magic Avg. (Rank) Warriors Avg. (Rank)
110.8 (26th) Points Scored 118.3 (7th)
108.8 (3rd) Points Allowed 116.5 (19th)
42.6 (20th) Rebounds 46.7 (1st)
10.7 (13th) Off. Rebounds 12.4 (3rd)
11.0 (30th) 3pt Made 14.8 (2nd)
24.7 (26th) Assists 29.1 (4th)
14.0 (24th) Turnovers 13.6 (22nd)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 69 22.6 6.8 5.4 1 0.6 1.5
Franz Wagner 63 19.8 5.4 3.9 1 0.4 1.4
Jalen Suggs 64 12.5 3.2 2.6 1.4 0.6 2.1
Cole Anthony 70 11.7 4 3 0.8 0.5 1.1
Wendell Carter Jr. 44 11.3 7 1.8 0.5 0.5 1.1

Warriors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Stephen Curry 65 26.7 4.4 4.9 0.7 0.3 4.8
Klay Thompson 68 17.4 3.4 2.2 0.6 0.5 3.4
Jonathan Kuminga 70 16.3 4.8 2.1 0.7 0.5 0.7
Andrew Wiggins 62 12.7 4.5 1.6 0.6 0.5 1.2
Brandin Podziemski 62 9.5 5.8 3.8 0.9 0.2 1.3

Betting Trends

  • The Magic have covered the spread 47 times in 71 games.
  • Orlando has an ATS record of 19-4 as 4-point favorites or greater.
  • There have been 31 Magic games (out of 71) that went over the total this season.
  • Orlando’s games have had more than 218 points scored on 38 occasions this year.
  • The point total average for Magic games this season is 219.6, 1.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Warriors are 37-32-2 this year.
  • Golden State is 7-2 as a 4-point underdog or greater.
  • This season, 36 of the Warriors’ 71 games have hit the over.
  • So far this season, 57 Golden State’s games have featured more than 218 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Warriors games this year (218) is 16.7 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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