Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Betting Tips - (Nov. 18) | 2025-26 NBA Season

1 hour ago 2

The Golden State Warriors take their away-from-home act to Florida on Tuesday for a matchup against the Orlando Magic. Golden State looks to extend its winning streak to four when it faces the injury-plagued hosts. The Dubs, who have lost just once since leaving San Francisco a week ago, have Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and De’Anthony Melton (recovery) on the inactive list.

Meanwhile, the Magic hope to bounce back after a heartbreaking 117-113 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. They will need to overcome the absence of star forward Paolo Banchero (groin) and Mo Wagner (recovery). Orlando might also miss the services of Jalen Suggs, who is dealing with a sore groin.

•

Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Warriors (-170) vs. Magic (+143)

Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.

Odds: Warriors (-4.5 -105) vs. Magic (+4.5 -115)

Total (O/U): Warriors (o233.5 -105) vs. Magic (u233.5 -112)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game.

Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic preview

The Golden State Warriors proved in their last five games that they could win with style, and when the game gets ugly. They survived an off night from Steph Curry on Sunday to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-106.

The Dubs, though, would be in for a long night if Curry can’t shake off the slump. Banchero will not play, but the Magic have depth that the even more hobbled Pelicans didn't have.

Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski must step up to help their veterans carry the team.

Losing Banchero to a groin injury will be a big deal for the Orlando Magic. He is their best scorer and arguably their second-best rebounder. Banchero’s versatility also allows the Magic to play big or small.

Franz Wagner becomes the No. 1 option on offense with Banchero in street clothes. The German, as good as he has been playing, can’t carry the team on his own against the veteran Dubs. Wendell Carter Jr., Desmond Bane, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva must punch their weight. Jalen Suggs can provide a major boost if he gets cleared to play.

Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic predicted starting lineups

Warriors

PG: Steph Curry | SG: Moses Moody | SG: Will Richard | SF: Jimmy Butler | PF: Draymond Green

Magic

PG: Anthony Black | SG: Desmond Bane | SF: Franz Wagner | PF: Tristan da Silva | C: Wendell Carter Jr.

Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic betting tips

After dropping 95 points in two games against the Spurs, Curry finished with nine against the Pelicans. The two-time MVP likely returns to his deadly form and breezes past his 26.5 (O/U) points prop.

Curry also likes facing the Magic, averaging 34.4 points per outing on 50.6% shooting in his last five games against them.

Franz Wagner has been on a roll this month, averaging 23.9 ppg. But without Banchero, the Dubs are likely making him the No. 1 focus on defense. Wagner might fail to top his 23.5 (O/U) points prop.