The 2023-24 NBA season continues with an interconference showdown at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, as the Orlando Magic (19-13) take on the Golden State Warriors (15-17). The Magic aim for their fourth straight victory over the Warriors, who open as 4-point favorites, while the total sits at 232.5 points.
Orlando Magic (19-13; 22-10 ATS) opened a four-game road trip with a 112-107 defeat at the Phoenix Suns. Despite the loss, the Magic covered the spread for the fifth time in their last six outings at any location. Paolo Banchero led the charge for the Magic with 28 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Franz Wagner had 27 points and six assists, and Wendell Carter Jr. added 17 points off the bench.
The Magic boast the second-best defensive rating in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per 100 possessions. They rank 13th in opposing 2-point percentage (53.8%) and 12th in opposing 3-point percentage. Offensively, the Magic score 113.0 points per 100 possessions on 54.8% shooting from inside the arc and 33.2% from downtown.
The Golden State Warriors (15-17; 15-17 ATS) are on a three-game losing streak, falling to the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, and Dallas Mavericks. As they prepare to face the Magic, the Warriors will look to turn their fortunes around and get back to winning ways.
