Daily NBA Betting Picks – Golden State Faces Monster Line Against Orlando Magic

After starting the season as one of the most hazardous plays in basketball betting picks, all cylinders are firing for the Orlando Magic. Since their Christmas Day matchup against the Spurs, Dwight Howard and company have ripped off an undefeated 5-0 SU and ATS record which has included big wins over Boston and New York. Adding Golden State to that hit list seems like a forgone conclusion.

Perhaps the biggest addition to the Magic is Gilbert Arenas, who has been expectedly erratic. With an average of just 12.0 points per game, along with 6.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds, you wouldn’t think that Arenas’s arrival is a reason for the Magic’s terrific play lately.

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A matchup against the high flying backcourt of the Golden State Warriors should definitively prove Arenas’s utility as a backcourt scoring weapon. Well, it would if Stephen Curry had a pair of functional ankles. Golden State has been a tough play lately in NBA betting picks and typically aren’t worth a mention unless they can out hustle an opponent on the boards or from the field.

Golden State Warriors (13-20) vs. Orlando Magic (21-12)

Monday, January 3rd — Amway Arena — 7:00pm EST

NBA Betting Line: Orlando Magic -10.5 (211.0)

Considering that David Lee hasn’t been 100-percent since elbow surgery (he now has a sore back as well), and simply can’t stand up to a duo of rebounding studs like Howard and Bass. That in itself should make the Warriors a stay-away in NBA betting picks tonight. Their 4-2 SU and 5-1 ATS record over the past six games might mislead you.

From a metrics standpoint, the Warriors are all about mismatching teams. Their big three are not championship worthy, and while they’re equipped to matchup well as an NBA betting picks upstart, the Magic are too hot to turn your back on right now.

Furious NBA Betting Picks – Orlando -10.5 (UNDER)

BONUS PICKS!

Minnesota Timberwolves +8.0 over BOSTON CELTICS

Betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves straight up is an absolutely insane concept, especially when they’re on the road, because they’re just 1-12 SU in their last 13 contests away from home. However, the Boston Celtics are an overvalued home bet and without Kevin Garnett raking in rebounds, the Wolves stand a chance at covering this meaty NBA betting spread.

DENVER NUGGETS -7.0 over Houston Rockets

Love the Nuggets at home regardless of the turmoil this whole Carmelo dram is creating. This is a streaky team you have to catch at the right time, and a patty cake schedule for them has led to a 3-0 SU and ATS record over their past three games. That’s why you can trust them with a moderate line in NBA betting picks as they host the woeful Houston Rockets, who are just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

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