Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-659) will host the Orlando Magic (+467) in a non-conference matchup. Oklahoma City has won three straight and is currently 11.5-point favorites over the Magic, who have lost two in a row.
Orlando is 21-17 and 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Oklahoma City is 26-11 and 2nd in the Western Conference. The over/under line for the game is set at 231.5.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Thunder are averaging 116 points per game, compared to the Magic at 112. These figures have led to Oklahoma City posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last three road games, Orlando has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 119. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Thunder have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando is 21-17 this season and is in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, the Magic are 6-7 compared to 15-10 against other teams in the East.
As the underdog, Orlando has gone 11-15 straight up and 16-10 ATS. They have also lost two straight games as the underdog. On average, they are being outscored by 2.6 points per game as the underdog.
On the road, Orlando is 8-12 straight up and 12-8 ATS. The team’s average scoring differential on the road is -4.4 PPG, and they are 17th in the league in road wins.
This season, Orlando has been the underdog in 26 of their 38 games. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs, and their O/U record for the season is 18-20. The under has hit in three straight Magic games.
In their last game, Orlando lost to Miami by a score of 99-96. They were 2-point underdogs going into the game, so they did not cover the spread. The game’s total of 195 was below the O/U line of 219.5.
This season, the Magic are averaging 112.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. However, on the road, they are scoring 110.3 points per game compared to 115.7 at home.
So far, Orlando has outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 12th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Magic are shooting 46% overall, which is 19th in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 28th in both three-point percentage and three-pointers made per game.
Coming into the game, the Magic defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 44.7% of their games. Currently, they are 8th in the NBA at 111.6 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Magic squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.7% from downtown.
When looking at the Thunder’s overall record, they are 26-11 and have won three straight games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 2nd place and have gone 15-8 against other teams in the West.
At home, the Thunder are 15-5 this season and have an average scoring differential of +10.9 points per game. They have won five straight games at home and are 11.5-point favorites today.
Against the spread, the Thunder are 26-11, and they have covered the spread in their last five home games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 16-7, and they have an average scoring differential of +13.2 points per game.
Oklahoma City’s last game was a dominant 139-77 win over the Trail Blazers. The combined scoring in the game was 216, and the over/under line was 236.5. Today’s over/under line of 231.5 is lower than 21 of their previous games. For the season, their O/U record is 22-15.
On the road, the Thunder have an average scoring differential of +6.9 PPG, and their road ATS record is 11-6. As the favorite, they are 8-6 straight up on the road.
This season, the Thunder are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 122.8 points per game (3rd). At home, they have been even better, averaging 125.2 points per game (2nd).
Oklahoma City’s offense has been efficient overall, shooting 50% from the field (2nd). They have also been one of the top three-point shooting teams, making 39% of their attempts (1st).
When it comes to pace, the Thunder are 8th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 9th with an average of 27.5 per contest.
So far, the Thunder’s defense is ranked 14th in the league at 113.7 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 50.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.2% of their three-point attempts.
Coming in as 11.5 point favorites, our projections have the Thunder picking up a 116-108 win.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Magic (+11.5)
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Out
- Jonathan Isaac – Hamstring – Out
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Knee – Out
- Franz Wagner – Ankle – Out
