Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (38-42) go up against the Utah Jazz (36-43) on Thursday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder fell 136-125 to the Golden State Warriors Tuesday and failed to cover as 7.5-point road underdogs. Oklahoma City has lost 3 straight games and is tied with the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, although OKC owns the tiebreaker.

The Jazz lost 135-133 in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday despite covering as 11-point home underdogs. Utah has also lost 3 consecutive games and trails the Thunder and Mavericks by 1.5 games for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City and Utah will meet for the fourth time this season on Thursday. The Thunder went 2-1 straight up and 2-0-1 against the spread and the Over was 2-1 in the first three meetings.

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Thunder at Jazz odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Jazz +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -6.5 (-110) | Jazz +6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Thunder at Jazz key injuries

Thunder

  • F Luguentz Dort (shoulder) questionable
  • Aleksej Pokusevski (knee) out

Jazz

  • G Jordan Clarkson (hand) out
  • C Walker Kessler (concussion) out
  • F Lauri Markkanen (hand) out
  • G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 122, Jazz 112

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Thunder (-250) need a win with the Mavericks securing a victory on Wednesday night, but taking them straight up at these steep odds isn’t advised in this contest.

Against the spread

THUNDER -6.5 (-110) is the choice in this showdown with Oklahoma City desperate to sneak into the playoffs. Markkanen and a few starters are sidelined for the Jazz, while G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and G Josh Giddey are available for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings overall between these teams and 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Utah.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 237.5 (-110).

Both of these teams play at a top-12 pace in the NBA, but the Jazz don’t have enough offensive firepower available Thursday to help hit the Over. The Under is also 19-7 in the last 26 meetings between these teams in Utah.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (36-37) square off against the Los Angeles Lakers (36-37) on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder lost 125-107 to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday and failed to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs. Oklahoma City is currently the No. 11 seed in the Western Conference, on the end of a 3-team tie with the No. 9 Lakers and No. 10 New Orleans Pelicans.

The Lakers covered as 1.5-point favorites in Wednesday’s 122-111 home victory vs. the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles is sitting as the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, on top of the 3-way tie with the Pelicans and Thunder.

Oklahoma City and Los Angeles have split their first 2 meetings this season straight up and against the spread with the road team winning and covering as an underdog in both meetings as the Over cashed twice.

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Thunder at Lakers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Lakers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +5.5 (-110) | Lakers -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Thunder at Lakers key injuries

Thunder

  • Not Yet Submitted

Lakers

  • F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
  • F LeBron James (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 122, Thunder 115

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Lakers (-230) are expected to come away with the victory at home on Friday, but taking them at the current odds isn’t worth the risk.

Against the spread

LEAN LAKERS -5.5 (-110).

Both teams are vying for a spot in the playoffs or a play-in spot, but the Lakers are likely more motivated to advance to the postseason. The Thunder are also playing on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, so they could rest some of their starters on Friday.

The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a losing road record.

Over/Under

The Over has hit in the first two meetings this season, and I’ll take OVER 232.5 (-112) for Friday’s bout. The Thunder and the Lakers are both top 3 in pace this season, which should lead to more points.

Oklahoma City is 6-1 to the Over in its last 7 games playing on 0 days of rest, while the Over is 9-4 in its last 13 meetings with Los Angeles.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (31-34) take on the Phoenix Suns (36-29) Wednesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 137-128 Tuesday and covered as 4.5-point underdogs at home. Oklahoma City is on a 3-game winning streak.

The Suns covered as 2-point road favorites in Sunday’s 130-126 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix is also on a 3-game winning streak with F Kevin Durant seeing increased minutes recently.

Oklahoma City and Phoenix will face each other for the 2nd time this season. The teams pushed the 9-point spread as the Suns won 124-115 and the Over hit in the 1st meeting in Phoenix on Feb. 24.

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Thunder at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Suns -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +13.5 (-110) | Suns -13.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Suns key injuries

Thunder

  • Not yet submitted

Suns

  • G Landry Shamet (foot) out

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Thunder at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 126, Thunder 113

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Suns should cruise to a win at home, but taking them at the current odds (-900) isn’t advised with the minimal profit you’d get if they get the victory.

Against the spread

SUNS -13.5 (-110) is where I’ll lean in this game despite the Thunder being great ATS this season. Oklahoma City has already ruled out G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and G Jalen Williams for Wednesday’s matchup, while Phoenix is beginning to heat up with Durant in the lineup.

The Suns are also 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 233.5 (-110) is the pick in this game with the Suns being near full strength at home. Both of these teams are top 8 in offensive rating in their last 5 games overall.

The Thunder are 6-0-1 to the Over in their last 7 games overall. The Over has also been achieved in 5 of the last 7 meetings.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (22-23) will square off against the Sacramento Kings (25-18) Friday at Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder handily defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-106 Wednesday to cover as 3.5-point favorites at home. Oklahoma City is amidst a 4-game winning streak.

The Kings won 116-111 against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday to cover as 2.5-point underdogs on the road. Sacramento has reeled off 5 straight wins.

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Thunder at Kings odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Kings -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +3.5 (-112) | Kings -3.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Thunder at Kings key injuries

Thunder

  • F Aleksej Pokusevski (leg) out
  • C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) out

Kings

  • C Domantas Sabonis (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 122, Thunder 116

Moneyline

Assuming that Sabonis is active, KINGS (-150) is an enticing bet in this contest. The Kings are 14-9 at home compared to the Thunder being 8-14 on the road this season.

Against the spread

KINGS -3.5 (-108) is where I’m leaning if Sabonis plays Friday night. If Sabonis is ruled out, then I’d certainly consider taking the Thunder to cover the spread on the road.

The Thunder are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road meetings against the Kings and 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. The Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Over/Under

UNDER 241.5 (-108) is where I’m leaning in this game despite the scoring potential of the Thunder and the Kings. Even though these teams are both top 6 in pace, they haven’t hit this total in the last 10 meetings.

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Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (26-11) face the Oklahoma City Thunder (15-21) on Tuesday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics suffered a 123-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets Sunday as they failed to cover as 3.5-point favorites on the road. The loss snapped a 4-game win streak.

The Thunder lost 115-96 to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday but fell short of covering as 3-point home underdogs. Oklahoma City has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

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Celtics at Thunder odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Celtics -380 (bet $380 to win $100) | Thunder -+310 (bet $100 to win $310)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -8.5 (-110) | Thunder +8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Celtics at Thunder key injuries

Celtics

  • C Robert Williams (knee) questionable

Thunder

  • F Aleksej Pokusevski (leg) out
  • C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 121, Thunder 110

Moneyline

PASS on the moneyline in this game despite the Celtics (-380) being heavily favored and likely to win as the risk isn’t worth the return.

Against the spread

CELTICS -8.5 (-115) is a large spread, but Boston should be able to cover it on the road. While G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been fantastic this season, the Celtics own the 7th-best defensive rating and the Thunder have the 6th-worst true-shooting percentage in the NBA.

The Thunder are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss of 10 or more points. Meanwhile, the Celtics are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road meetings against the Thunder.

Over/Under

Even though there are going to be a few talented scorers in this game, UNDER 233.5 (-112) appears to be the ideal choice. The Celtics are 1 of the best defensive teams in the league and outside of Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder don’t have a go-to scorer on the offensive end.

The Celtics are 8-1 to the Under in their last 9 road games against a team with a winning home record and 9-2-1 to the Under in their last 12 road games. The Under is also 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the Celtics and the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (15-19) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (9-26) on Thursday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 130-114 on Tuesday to cover as 6.5-point favorites at home. Oklahoma City just ended a stretch of 7 straight home games, going 4-3.

The Hornets suffered a 110-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday as they pushed as 5-point underdogs on the road. Charlotte has lost 8 of its last 10 games.

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Thunder at Hornets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Hornets -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -1.5 (-102) | Hornets +1.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Thunder at Hornets key injuries

Thunder

  • F Aleksej Pokusevski (leg) out
  • C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) out

Hornets

  • F Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 119, Hornets 114

Moneyline

Neither of these teams has a clear edge over the other, but I’ll take the THUNDER (-110) to win on the road. While Oklahoma City is 5-11 on the road, Charlotte is 4-11 at home this season.

Against the spread

Considering that I took Oklahoma City to secure the win, THUNDER -1.5 (-102) is where I’m leaning in this game. Oklahoma City has been 1 of the better teams at covering the spread with a 21-13 record ATS this season.

The Hornets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games against a team with a losing road record. Meanwhile, the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road meetings with the Hornets.

Over/Under

UNDER 239.5 (-115) is an enticing bet as the total seems a bit too high. While these 2 teams are top 10 in pace, they are both bottom 8 teams in offensive rating.

The Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between the Thunder and the Hornets when the game is in Charlotte. Also, the Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings overall.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers (17-13) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (12-18) on Monday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Trail Blazers defeated the Houston Rockets 107-95 on Saturday to cover as 3.5-point favorites on the road. Portland has won 4 of its last 5 games and is currently the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference.

The Thunder secured a 115-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday to cover as 11-point underdogs at home. The win on Saturday ended a 5-game losing streak for Oklahoma City.

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Trail Blazers at Thunder odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Thunder +250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers -7.5 (-110) | Thunder +7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Thunder key injuries

Trail Blazers

  • F Jerami Grant (back) questionable
  • F Josh Hart (ankle) probable
  • C Jusuf Nurkic (calf) probable

Thunder

  • G Josh Giddey (non-COVID illness) out
  • G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) out
  • C Jeremian Robinson-Earl (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Trail Blazers at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Trail Blazers 116, Thunder 104

Moneyline

Being that the Trail Blazers are heavily favored, AVOID the moneyline in this game. The odds for Portland to win aren’t worth taking straight up considering the minimal return you’ll receive if the Trail Blazers win.

Against the spread

Even though the Thunder have done well ATS this season, TRAIL BLAZERS -7.5 (-110) is where I’m leaning in this game. Oklahoma City is 18-12 ATS while Portland is 20-10 ATS entering Monday’s matchup.

The Trail Blazers are also 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing 100-plus points in their previous game.

Over/Under

UNDER 227.5 (-110) is an enticing wager in this game with the Thunder being shorthanded. Oklahoma City will struggle to generate offense with Gilgeous-Alexander and Giddey while Portland plays at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA.

The Thunder are 6-1 to the Under in their last 7 games. The Under is also 5-1 in the last 6 meetings and 23-9 in the last 32 meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Thunder.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-8) face the Washington Wizards (8-6) Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder suffered a narrow 126-122 loss to the Boston Celtics Monday, though they covered as 11.5-point road underdogs. Oklahoma City has won 2 of its last 3 games and it has covered the spread in each of those 3 games.

The Wizards took down the Memphis Grizzlies 102-92 Sunday to cover as 1.5-point favorites with G Ja Morant and G Desmond Bane sidelined for the Grizzlies. Washington is currently on a 4-game win streak and the team will be playing its 4th straight home contest Wednesday.

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Thunder at Wizards odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Wizards -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +4.5 (-110) | Wizards -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Wizards key injuries

Thunder

  • Darius Bazley (ankle) out
  • G Tre Mann (back) out

Wizards

  • None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Wizards 119, Thunder 110

Moneyline

Even though I see the Wizards (-190) winning at home Wednesday, I’ll PASS on the moneyline. The Thunder have found ways to win games thus far, so taking the Wizards straight up isn’t worth the risk at the current odds.

Against the spread

WIZARDS -4.5 (-110) is where I’m going in this game, even though the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Washington is expected to have G Bradley Beal back in the lineup following a 5-game absence.

The Wizards went 5-0 ATS with Beal out of the lineup.

Over/Under

The Thunder are going to push the ball up the floor often as they play at the fastest pace in the NBA. Taking that into consideration, OVER 228.5 (-110) is an enticing wager in this contest.

The Thunder have hit the Over in each of their last 4 games. Meanwhile, the Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the Thunder and the Wizards in Washington.

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Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder enter the season amid a rebuild with an extremely young roster. Oklahoma City posted a 24-58 record last season and there aren’t lofty expectations this season for a team that is focused on building its roster through the draft.

The Timberwolves have heightened expectations this season with the acquisition of C Rudy Gobert in a trade with the Utah Jazz, especially after going 46-36 a season ago. Minnesota is also expecting SG Anthony Edwards to make major strides as he enters his 3rd season in the NBA.

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Thunder at Timberwolves odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:07 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Timberwolves -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +9.5 (-108) | Timberwolves -9.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Thunder at Timberwolves key injuries

Thunder

  • C Chet Holmgren (foot) out

Timberwolves

  • PF Eric Paschall (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 115, Thunder 102

Moneyline

Just AVOID the moneyline in this game with Minnesota being heavy favorites at home. While the Timberwolves should be able to secure a win to begin the season, taking them straight up at their current odds isn’t advised.

Against the spread

Oklahoma City was the 2nd-best team ATS last season with a 48-30-4 record ATS. Despite the Thunder’s success ATS a season ago, TIMBERWOLVES -9.5 (-112) is where I’m going in this game.

The addition of Gobert should prove to be valuable in the regular season and Minnesota has won by 30-plus points in each of the last 3 meetings with Oklahoma City.

Over/Under

The UNDER 226.5 (-112) is the move in this game with Minnesota likely slowing the game down a bit with Gobert now manning the center position. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City doesn’t have many scorers capable of putting up points consistently.

The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between the teams when the game takes place in Minnesota.

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