Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors NBA Picks & Predictions 11/13/2017

Monday, November 13, 2017

Oracle Arena

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The Orlando Magic travel to Oracle Arena to play the Golden State Warriors on Monday, November 13, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Golden State as 14.5 point favorites.

The Magic come into this game with an overall record of 8-5. They are 1st in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.2 as they are averaging 103.9 points per game while giving up 100.7 per contest. The Warriors have an overall mark of 10-3. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 114.2 points per contest and giving up 103.6, which is a point differential of 10.6.

Valuable Orlando Magic Betting Trends

The Orlando Magic are 7-6-0 against the spread

The Orlando Magic are 6-7-0 against the over/under

Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 7-6-0 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 8-5-0 against the over/under

Key Orlando Magic Injuries

11/12/17 F Jonathan Isaac Ankle left last game, is "?" Monday vs. Golden State
11/09/17 PG D.J. Augustin Hamstring is out indefinitely

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Nikola Vucevic comes into this contest averaging 17.2 points per game while playing 28.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Magic. He pulls down 7.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is currently at 81%. Evan Fournier averages 19.2 points per game in 31.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.5 assists per contest and 3.8 rebounds per game for Orlando. His field goal percentage is 51% for the year while his free throw percentage is 90%.

Player Spotlight

Kevin Durant averages 23.8 points per game while playing 33.4 minutes per contest this year for the Warriors. He grabs 7.3 rebounds per game and has 4.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 54% and his free throw percentage currently is at 86%. Stephen Curry averages 24.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.5 rebounds per contest and 6.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 94%.

Useful Team Statistics

Orlando averages 103.9 points per contest this season, which ranks them 11th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 3.23 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team, which has them ranked 6th. Behind the arc they shoot 41% which is good for 2nd in the league. They average 39.2 rebounds per game and 23.8 assists per game, which ranks them 24th and 5th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 15th with 14.7 per game. The Magic allow 100.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc, ranking them 17th and 2nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 43.4 rebounds a game which ranks 18th and they give up 21.8 assists per contest, which puts them in 16th place in the league. They force 15.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 24th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State is 1st in the league with 114.2 points per game this year. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 52%, while their average scoring margin is 10.62. They shoot 41% from 3-point range, which is good for 1st in the NBA. They are 19th in the league in rebounding with 42.6 boards per game, and 1st in assists per contest with 29.3. The Warriors are 4th in turnovers per game with 15.7. The Warriors surrender 103.6 points per contest, which ranks them 20th in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 8th and 11th in those defensive statistics. They rank 22nd with 22.7 assists allowed per contest and 7th with 40.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Warriors are 18th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.9 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Magic are 11th in the NBA in offensive rating with 108.7, and their defensive rating of 105.4 is ranked 21st. In terms of pace they are 18th in the league with 95.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 3rd. As a team they are 4th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 15th in the league. Orlando is 10th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 21st in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Golden State is 5th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 23rd in the NBA. The Warriors are 1st in the league in defensive rating with 107.1, and their offensive rating of 118.1 is ranked 13th. They are 16th in the NBA in pace with 96.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 60% is 1st. As a unit they are 1st in the league in true shooting percentage with 63% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 2nd in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Magic/Warriors NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Orlando +14.5

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