Rafael Guillén
This Magic vs Warriors clash can be a decisive game for Golden State, a team that could get into the direct qualification zone, but for Orlando, this is not the case. The team seems to have gotten to a dead end.
At JefeBet, we are constantly working to bring you the best NBA betting information and predictions. So here is our prediction for this game between Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Magic vs Warriors NBA Regular Season Game on January 7, 2023
- Where: Chase Center – San Francisco, California
- When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 8:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Orlando Magic
- Season Record: 14-25
The Magic team has attained only one win in the last 5 games they have played. After having such a positive streak a few weeks ago, Orlando seems to have reached a dead end, which is a real shame. Not even with Paolo Banchero playing at a great level has been able to get the team back on track.
Moreover, Bol Bol, who is the team’s rebounding leader, with 7.1 rebounds per game, is injured, and to win against Golden State, the team needs to compete with Kevon Looney, who is a beast for in that area.
The Orlando team has a 4-13 record on the road, and it will be playing on a very complicated court this time around. Orlando may suffer against the Warriors, but if it manages to connect as a team, they could be able to bring out the best of them.
Betting on Golden State Warriors
- Season Record: 20-19
They fell against the Pistons and interrupted a 5-game undefeated streak, that left them one game behind the Clippers and inside the Play-In zone. They cannot allow themselves to relax because they are in the 9th place, and, for this tournament, only those between 7th to 10th place are able to get in.
The Warriors will not be able to count with Stephen Curry for this game, but Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have been the ones who have allowed the offense to take a breath. Against Atlanta, Klay alone scored 54 points, with Draymond assisting 11 times, and against the Pistons, Thompson recorded 30 points and Green contributed with 7 assists.
Besides, they will be playing at home where they have a 17-3 record, and which makes the Warriors one of the most difficult teams to defeat. The last game they lost was against Detroit, game in which they relaxed too much, and if the same were to happen against Orlando, they could suffer.
JefeBet Prediction
The NBA is beautiful, because the last team can end up defeating the first one. The Pistons took the game from the Warriors in California, but for this Magic vs Warriors game, we think Golden State will avoid such fate and defeat the Magic, bouncing back up and on their feet once again.
The team is in better shape, and the duel under the boards, which is crucial, is being won by Golden State due to Bol Bol’s absence.
Prediction: Golden State Warriors Spread.
