- The Magic (13-24) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Thunder (16-21)
- Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
- Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
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The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.
The Thunder are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Thunder vs Magic Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 22-15 against the spread, while the Magic are 19-16 against the spread.
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Thunder vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Oklahoma City Thunder | -1.5 -110 | O 229.5 -115 | -120 |
Orlando Magic | +1.5 -110 | U 229.5 -115 | +100 |
Magic vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Wednesday‘s game with 54.3% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Thunder will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.3% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Thunder and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Thunder Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 2H Moneyline in 38 of their last 63 games (+32.70 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 71 games (+21.75 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 63 games (+13.40 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+12.29 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 41 away games (+11.60 Units / 26% ROI)
Magic Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+16.50 Units / 117% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+15.15 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+13.07 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 57 games (+8.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 65 games (+6.75 Units / 9% ROI)
Oklahoma City Thunder Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 22-15 (+5.55 Units / 13.65% ROI).
- 16-21 against the Moneyline (+10.05 Units / 24.16% ROI)
- 20-16 against the Over for game total points (+2.4 Units / 5.9% ROI)
- 16-20 against the Under for game total points (-6 Units / -14.74% ROI)
Orlando Magic Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 19-16 (+1.4 Units / 3.44% ROI).
- 13-24 against the Moneyline (+8.05 Units / 19.95% ROI)
- 19-18 against the Over for game total points (-0.8 Units / -1.97% ROI)
- 18-19 against the Under for game total points (-2.9 Units / -7.13% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Magic, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 79 games (-21.69 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 50 games (-21.53 Units / -40% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-18.24 Units / -20% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 79 games (-16.25 Units / -18% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 26 of their last 74 games (-14.19 Units / -18% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Thunder, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 77 games (-34.25 Units / -42% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-22.65 Units / -25% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-22.24 Units / -25% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.49 Units / -22% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-18.35 Units / -20% ROI)
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- Player Injuries for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Orlando Magic
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- Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive stats
- Orlando Magic Defensive stats
Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-47 (.190) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 45.1 rebounds per game (4,280 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-highest among NBA teams.
The Thunder are winless (0-31) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141
The Thunder are 17-34 (.333) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544
The Thunder are 6-15 (.286) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480
Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451
The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198
The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539
The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427
Injury Report: Magic vs. Thunder – Wednesday‘s Game, Jan. 4
- Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
- Bol Bol (Magic): The Magic placed Bol in the league’s health and safety protocols.
- Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and is expected to be out at least a month, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
- Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs hasn’t played since Nov. 25 and no timetable for his return has been announced.
- Chet Holmgren (Thunder): Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season with Lisfranc injury to his right foot, according to Adrian Wojnarowsk of ESPN.
- Ousmane Dieng (Thunder): Dieng suffered a fracture in his right wrist during Wednesday’s (Dec 14) Oklahoma City Blue game and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
- Aleksej Pokusevski (Thunder): Thunder announced Pokusevski suffered a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg and will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): Gilgeous-Alexander did not play in Tuesday’s (Jan. 3) game against Boston.
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (Thunder): Robinson-Earl hasn’t played since Dec. 12 against Dallas. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends
The Thunder are shooting 33% from three (2,000/6,055) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
The Thunder have averaged 1.19 points per shot (8,637 points/7,246 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28
The Thunder have an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%
The Thunder have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,646 points/7,398 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25
Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends
The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%
The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%
The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26
The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25
Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends
The Thunder have averaged 9.2 steals per game (119 steals/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4
The Thunder have averaged 7.8 steals per game (742 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Thunder have blocked 81 shots this season — 4th most among NBA teams
The Thunder have averaged 6.2 blocks per game (81 blocks/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1
Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends
The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3
The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4
The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
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