Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 22 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Orlando Magic will be taking on the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Dec. 22, in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season. The two teams are coming off wins in their previous games.

The Magic won against the Utah Jazz in a tight contest, 128-127, in their last game, while the Warriors triumphed against the Phoenix Suns, 119-116, to end their three-game losing skid.

The Magic are currently in the fifth spot with a 16-12 record. The team has only won twice in its last five games.

On the other hand, the Warriors are in the eighth seed with a 14-15 record. Golden State has won three of its last eight games.

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Here is the preview of the Magic-Warriors game at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Tip-off will start at 11 p.m. Eastern time.

Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors odds

Moneyline: Magic +185 vs Warriors -200

Spread: Magic +5.5 (-110) vs Warriors -5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Magic -112 (o228) vs Warriors -110 (u228)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors preview

The Orlando Magic will be leaning on Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 20.9 points, and 8.4 rebounds per game in 18 games. He nearly had a triple-double against the Jazz with 23 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.

Desmond Bane will be backing him up as he averages 19.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He is coming off a 32-point performance against the Jazz.

Meanwhile, the Warriors will be anchored by Steph Curry with averages of 28.8 points per game. He had 28 points against the Suns.

Jimmy Butler will be their next offensive option in the offseason as he put up 19.8 points per game this season.

Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors betting tips

• Paolo Banchero O/U 20.5 points – Take the over.
• Desmond Bane O/U 19.5 points– Take the under.
• Steph Curry O/U 28.5 points– Take the over.
• Jimmy Butler O/U 19.5 points– Take the over.

Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors prediction

We predict a win for the Warriors as they will be parading a healthier unit compared to the Magic, whose squad misses Franz Wagner. Curry is also expected to carry the cudgels for the Warriors in front of their home crowd/

Our prediction: Warriors win by 10.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo