Magic vs. Warriors Free Pick
OAKLAND, CA (The Spread) – The Warriors will host the Magic tonight in what could be a high-scoring contest tonight at 10:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Magic 3-point favorites over the Warriors, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 187.5 points. Orlando enters play at 7-3 overall and 3-2 on the road, while Golden State is 3-6 overall and 3-3 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Warriors opened as 5.5-point underdogs but the spread has been bet down to 3 at most sports books. The over/under total opened at 187.5 and depending on the sports book it either remains at that number or is up to 188 or 189.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,300-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 71% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Magic. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NBA trends, the under is 4-0 in the Magic’s last four games playing on zero days rest and 5-1 in their last six games as a road favorite. The under is also 4-0 in the Warriors’ last four Thursday games and 6-1 in their last seven games as a home underdog. But punt the trends for this one. Orlando’s Ryan Anderson is playing extremely well this season, averaging 17.8 points per game and is also shooting 33 of 80 from 3-point range. Even though the Warriors are likely to be without guard Stephen Curry due to a sprained angle, Nate Robinson has been a solid contributor off the bench and should play well in Curry’s place. Look for this to be a high-scoring game.
THURSDAY NBA FREE PICK: MAGIC/WARRIORS OVER 187.5
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