Orlando @ Golden State picks

The Warriors have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 17 games while on their home court. The Warriors are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from facing the 7th-fastest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Magic). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive boards per game this year. The Orlando Magic have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Klay Thompson figures to see a rise in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.