Does the ‘First Pick’ convince against the champions?

Orlando hosts the Warriors at home in the Amway Center next night. The visiting champions will be looking forward to the encounter with mixed feelings.

The past four away games at Magic have always gone with a win for the home side! For the upcoming duel between Orlando and Golden State, an NBA tip from today is presented below!

Orlando Magic – Statistics & Current Form

Magic have only won one of their eight games this season. With this meagre yield, the home side are only in last place in the Eastern Conference. One reason for this is the tight personnel situation.

Whether Moritz Wagner or Markelle Fultz – just two examples of powerful players who are currently unable to play in the “Sunshine State” due to injuries.

Among other things, the absences are having a negative impact on the game going forward: Only the Clippers from LA score fewer points per game on average.

Golden State Warriors – Statistics & Current Form

The champions are on a road trip and the results so far have been poor. The three away games played so far in Charlotte, Detroit and Miami have all been lost.

With only three victories from the first eight league games of the young season, the Warriors’ record is also not very pleasing. This is mainly due to poor defensive work: Memphis alone is currently allowing more opponent points per game than the visitors in the NBA!

Orlando Magic – Golden State Warriors tip

For the clash between Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors, the tip aims for more than 20.5 points by Paolo Banchero. The first pick of the last draft is currently particularly challenged by the numerous failures on the side of the hosts.

The rookie usually does justice to this task very well. He has an average scoring value of 21.8 points and has exceeded the selected limit in five of his eight appearances.