Thunder vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 17

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The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Orlando, FL.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Thunder vs Magic Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 32-36 against the spread, while the Magic are 29-37 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder O
Orlando Magic U

Magic vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Thunder and Magic.

Magic vs Thunder Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Thunder will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 55.5% confidence.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 away games (+11.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 away games (+10.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games (+10.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 1Q Spread in 16 of their last 22 away games (+9.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 24 away games (+8.82 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+14.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 45 games (+14.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games at home (+11.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+9.96 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+9.65 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 32-36 (-7.6 Units / -10.16% ROI).

  • 53-15 against the Moneyline (-5.7 Units / -1.41% ROI)
  • 35-33 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -1.74% ROI)
  • 33-35 against the Under for game total points (-5.5 Units / -7.35% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 29-37 (-11.75 Units / -15.93% ROI).

  • 38-29 against the Moneyline (-2.25 Units / -1.56% ROI)
  • 36-31 against the Over for game total points (+1.9 Units / 2.58% ROI)
  • 31-36 against the Under for game total points (-8.6 Units / -11.67% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 30 games at home (-24.25 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 45 games (-21.10 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 40 games at home (-20.35 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 40 games at home (-17.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 35 games at home (-16.80 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 45 games (-28.10 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 50 games (-21.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 away games (-20.45 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 45 away games (-15.05 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 40 games (-13.90 Units / -30% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Thunder are 84-14 (.857) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Thunder are 76-8 (.905) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .642

The Thunder are 60-15 (.800) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .619

The Thunder are 24-3 (.889) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .568

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Magic are 7-6 (.538) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .402

The Magic are 12-3 (.800) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .638

The Magic are 29-7 (.806) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .708

The Magic are 25-13 (.658) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (961 turnovers/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Thunder have averaged 12.3 turnovers per game (2,848 turnovers/232 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Thunder have averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (911 turnovers/78 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic shot 32% from three (921/2,892) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 32% from three (466/1,452) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic had an eFG% of 51% last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Magic shot 31% from three (456/1,458) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 9.8 steals per game (1,166 steals/119 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Thunder averaged 10.3 steals per game (847 steals/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Thunder have averaged 6.4 blocks per game (764 blocks/119 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Thunder allowed opponents to shoot 44% (3,109/7,130) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic allowed 11.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Magic averaged 6.0 blocks per game (488 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Magic averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,705 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Magic have allowed 11.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.2


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