The Orlando Magic (1-6) take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (3-3) Tuesday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Magic lost 114-105 at the Dallas Mavericks Sunday, pushing as 9-point underdogs. Rookie F Paolo Banchero has been a bright spot to begin the season with 22.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per game in 7 appearances.
The Thunder have strung together 3 straight wins, including 2 wins over the Los Angeles Clippers last Tuesday and Thursday and at the Mavericks Saturday as 10.5-point underdogs (117-111). G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to show why he’s considered a building block for a rebuilding Oklahoma City team as he’s averaging 31.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game on 49.6% shooting from the field across his first 5 games.
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Magic at Thunder odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Thunder -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +3.5 (-108) | Thunder -3.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Magic at Thunder key injuries
Magic
- G Cole Anthony (oblique) out
- G Markelle Fultz (toe) out
- G Gary Harris (knee) out
- F Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
- G Jalen Suggs (ankle) questionable
- C Moritz Wagner (foot) out
Thunder
- F Josh Giddey (ankle) out
- C Chet Holmgren (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 114, Magic 106
Moneyline
Go ahead and PASS on the moneyline in this game despite Oklahoma City (-150) being the slight favorites at home. I tend to avoid taking standalone bets at odds higher than -150 and I certainly don’t want to make an exception for a team like the Thunder.
Against the spread
The THUNDER -3.5 (-115) appears to be the ideal wager in this game between 2 rebuilding teams. Oklahoma City has won 3 straight contests but at any moment they could decide they need to inch closer to putting themselves in a position to take C Victor Wembanyama in next year’s draft.
That being said, the Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and the Magic are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 meetings against the Thunder.
Over/Under
These teams haven’t been known for playing much defense in recent years and despite what the numbers say right now, I’ll take OVER 217.5 (-105) in Tuesday’s contest. The Thunder play at the 10th-fastest pace while the Magic play at the 6th-slowest pace in the NBA this season.
The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the Magic and the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
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