Tuesday, March 18, 10:30 PM on FSFL, CSBy

ORACLE Arena, Oakland, California

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

Barring a major meltdown, the Warriors should be a lock for the Western Conference playoffs. They can solidify that spot and work their way towards a better seed with a home win over the down trodden Magic. Orlando has gone 3-11 in their last 14 games in a last ditch effort to increase their lottery probability. That record includes 5 straight defeats, although they have gone 2-3 ATS over that span. One positive aspect of Tuesday nights game in Golden State will be the fact that the Magic will have had 4 days of rest before the tilt with their last game a Friday night overtime loss to Washington.

Golden State will be looking to get back on a winning streak like they did over a 5 game span from March 4th to March 11th. The streak included 4 wins over potential playoff teams but was abruptly halted with losses to the Clippers and Cavs.

The Warriors hope to emulate the results of the first time the teams met up this season with a 94-81 victory on New Year's Eve to close out 2013. The Magic didn't exactly start the new year off right as the loss to Golden State was the start of a 10 game skid. Warrior star Steph Curry was held in check in the first matchup, scoring only nine points and marking just the 3rd time all season he's failed to reach double figures. David Lee and Klay Thompson picked up the slack scoring 24 and 15 points respectively. Orlando was unable to cover as six point home underdogs and the total of 202 went under by 27 points.

ATS Trends

Orlando is 15-16-0 ATS on the road this season

Orlando is 14-17-0 against the over/under on the road this season

Golden State is 14-16-2 ATS at home this season

Golden State is 13-19-0 against the over/under at home this season

Injuries to Watch

Orlando 

03/14/14 C Nikola Vucevic Ankle Questionable

Golden State

11/02/13 C Festus Ezeli Knee out indefinitely
03/16/14 F Andre Iguodala Knee probable
03/15/14 G Klay Thompson Personal probable

Tony's Pick: Take Orlando

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Tony Sink