Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction 12/19/2024
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -5.5 |
| Orlando Magic Line | +5.5 |
| Total | 211.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
In this high-caliber matchup between two of the top four teams of each conference, the Orlando Magic are hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Magic are having trouble without their two best players on the floor, as both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are out with injuries. Orlando has won only once in their last four games and is coming off their first-ever home defeat this season, as they look to bounce back. On the other hand, the Thunder have been red-hot and the best team in the West. OKC has lost only once in their last ten games and has also covered the spread in five consecutive games.
Below is a detailed analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Garry Harris are out.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Osmani Dieng, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, Nikola Topic, Alex Ducas, and Adam Flager are out.
Orlando Magic Form and Trends
The Magic have a 17-10 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place in the East. The Magic are 16-11 against the spread and 13-14 in over/under. Orlando has a 10-0 home record, and is 9-1 against the spread, with a +14.4-point differential. The Magic are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 home games.
The Magic are coming off a 109-114 loss in Milwaukee, as they shot with just 44% from the field and struggled mightily from beyond the arc, with just 22%. Jalen Suggs led Orlando’s offense with 32 points and 9 rebounds.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic both in scoring with 29 points and in assists made with 5.6, adding 8.8 rebounds per game. Franz Wagner adds 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game but both are out with injuries.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Recent Form and Trends
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a 20-5 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the West. The Thunder are 16-7-2 against the spread and 11-14 in over/under. OKC has a 9-3 road record and is 8-4 against the spread, with a +11.6-point differential. Oklahoma City is 9-1 in their last 10 games, and 6-1 against the spread in their last 7. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Thunder are coming off a 111-96 win over Houston, as they held the Rockets into just 36% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc. Four of five OKC’s starters had 19+ points, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 32, adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
Shai leads the Thunder both in scoring with 30.3 points and in assists made with 6.3, adding 5.5 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams adds 21.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Magic average 107.1 points per game, which is just 26th in the league. They shoot 45.1% from the field (24th) and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 30.8%. Defensively, they are the second-best team in the NBA, allowing 103.5 points per game.
Offensively, the Thunder are scoring 115.6 points per game, ranking 10th in the league. They shoot 46.5% from the field (12th) and 35.1% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 103.5 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Thunder won 102-86 at home. The Thunder are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Magic and are 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction, the Thunder are coming as -5.5 road favorites. The Thunder played in the NBA Cup Final on Tuesday, while the Magic are playing their second straight road game, so this is a tough scheduling spot for OKC. Both teams have the best defenses in the NBA this season, allowing 207 points per game combined, which is lower than today’s total of 211.5. Also, their previous meeting between those two teams had just 188 total points, so there is huge value on the under. Expect another low-scoring affair and take the under 211.5 points. Nick’s Pick: Under 211.5
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