The NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic will be on Monday (2/12/2019) at 10:10AM AEDT and we take a look at the odds for both teams. The Magic go into the game as favourites.
When: Monday December 2nd at 10:10AM AEDT
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Preview:
Despite looking atrocious for large stretches this season, Orlando somehow occupy a playoff spot, even with a 7-11 record. Golden State appear to be pulling off a tank masterclass, with a 4-16 record giving them the inside track to James Wiseman in June.
Orlando open as 8.5-point favourites here, with a slight edge in money coming on the Warriors. I’m not sure how Orlando are 8.5 points better than anyone right now and will look to take the underdog Dubs here.
First and foremost, Orlando are banged up entering this one. They’re without star big man Nik Vucevic and Aaron Gordon is also on a minutes limit. This leaves them incredibly thin on the interior and unable to capitalise on Golden State’s main weakness.
Markelle Fultz has also struggled as a starting Point Guard and this offence has been one of the worst in the NBA. Their outside shooting has been especially atrocious, making it difficult to cover large spreads like this one.
After getting thumped by Miami last time out, I also expect a better performance from Golden State in this one. They’ve been much friskier of late, especially against poor teams like Memphis, OKC, and Chicago. Some of their young players are really stepping up and the defence is becoming much more passable.
Orlando are right to be favoured here, but they don’t have a great home court nor do they have a huge edge on the interior. Expect Golden State to hang around and have this one decided late, which should mean the +8.5 cashes more often than not.
Odds:
Tip: Orlando Magic at $1.22
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
