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The Oklahoma City Thunder (20-6) take on the Orlando Magic (17-11) Thursday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Thunder lead 1-0
The Thunder fell in the NBA Cup final to the Milwaukee Bucks as 5-point favorites 97-81 Tuesday. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 21 points but struggled going 8-for-24 from the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander has been so good for so long, and he hadn’t had fewer than 26 points in a game since Nov. 10. Oklahoma City had won 5 straight before that loss.
The Magic have lost 3 of 4 after a 100-91 defeat to the New York Knicks Sunday. They’re playing without their 2 stars in F Franz Wagner and G Paolo Banchero. F Moritz Wagner dropped 32 points with 6 boards and 4 threes. They’ve lost 4 of 6.
Thunder at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Thunder -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Magic +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -6.5 (-110) | Magic +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Thunder at Magic key injuries
Thunder
- C Chet Holmgren (hip) out
- F Jaylin Williams (hamstring) out
Magic
- G Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
- G Gary Harris (hamstring) out
- F Franz Wagner (oblique) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Thunder at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 101, Magic 99
Moneyline
I have no concerns about Gilgeous-Alexander rebounding in this one. The concern I have is travel. The Thunder traveled from Oklahoma City to Las Vegas for the NBA Cup final and then flew cross country to Orlando for a game 2 days later. I still like the Thunder here, but definitely not at this price.
I’ll take ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN OVER 25.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (-120). He had 30, 31, 26 and 29 the last 4 games. Cha-ching!
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Against the spread
I’m taking the MAGIC +6.5 (-110) because of Oklahoma City’s travel. Gilgeous-Alexander has really carried the team in Holmgren’s absence, and he could be wearing down. This is the front end of a back-to-back for them, and there just is a lot weighing down the Thunder’s prospects.
Over/Under
The Under cashed in a 102-86 Thunder win Nov. 4, and Holmgren and Franz Wagner were both in for that one. Oklahoma City has hit 3 straight Unders, and Orlando has hit 3 of 5.
I like the UNDER 212.5 (-115).
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