The Orlando Magic host the Golden State Warriors in a cross-conference matchup at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday. Golden State is favored by 9.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 225.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the Warriors are shooting 56.5% from 2-point range this season, a top-five mark in the NBA. Golden State is also elite at the free throw line, making 80.7% of attempts, and the Warriors are in the top three of the league in assists per game (29.0) and assist percentage (68.0%). Golden State is generating 117.5 points per game and capable of explosions at any moment. The model also knows the Magic are playing well on defense. Orlando is in the top eight of the NBA with 44.8% shooting allowed to opponents, and the Magic are blocking 6.1 shots per game. The Magic are above-average in 3-point defense and assist prevention, with Orlando giving up only 111.0 points per game in the early going.

Now, it has set its sights on Warriors vs. Magic. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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