Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson

Staff Writer

The Orlando Magic (21-17) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-11) meet Saturday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Magic vs. Thunderodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Teams split 1-1 in 2022-23

The Magic were on the short end of a 99-96 score as 1.5-point underdogs in Miami Friday, and now face the quick turnaround at OKC. Orlando's charter flight didn't arrive into Will Rogers World Airport until 2:42 a.m. CT, so it was a late night for sure. Orlando has lost 4 straight when it comes to having no rest in a back-to-back, while splitting 2-2 against the spread (ATS).

The Thunder had no such travel issues, and they barely broke a sweat Thursday against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. OKC cruised past Portland 139-77, easily cashing as a 13.5-point favorite. The Thunder have scored 124 or more points in 3 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 outings, cashing the Over at a 5-1 clip in the previous 6 contests.

Magic at Thunder odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:51 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Thunder -675 (bet $675 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +11.5 (-110) | Thunder -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Magic at Thunder key injuries

Magic

C Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) out
G Markelle Fultz (knee) out
G Gary Harris (calf) out
F Joe Ingles (ankle) out
F Franz Wagner (ankle) out

Thunder

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 126, Magic 110

Moneyline

The Thunder (-650) will cost 6.5 times your potential return, which is obviously way too much risk for not enough reward. In fact, for every $100 risked you would net just $15.38 in profit. There is never a way to justify playing such heavy favorites even as part of a multi-team parlay.

PASS and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

OKLAHOMA CITY -11.5 (-110) is worth a roll of the dice, even though this is a pretty big number against a winning team. Still, the Magic have some key parts on the injury report.

OKC has covered 5 in a row at home, while going 10-4 ATS against Eastern Conference teams this season.

Over/Under

The OVER 232.5 (-105) is worth a play, but go lightly.

While the Thunder have been lights out offensively, cashing the Over in 5 of the past 6 games overall, there is reason to be cautious. The Magic are without key members of the offense. Even with those players, Orlando has been struggling to score, going for just 94.0 PPG in the past 2 games, while cashing the Under in 3 in a row. Toss in the fact the Magic could be tired after playing in Miami Friday night. However, tired legs on defense also could lead to easy opportunities for the Thunder.

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