Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/19/2024

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, December 19, 2024

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Thunder -6, Magic +6; Over/Under:  209.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Thunder -6, Magic +6; Over/Under:  209.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Thunder -6.5, Magic +6.5; Over/Under:  209.5 points

Oklahoma City Thunder:  20-5 (1st place, Northwest Division)

Orlando Magic:  17-11 (1st place, Southeast Division)

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Oklahoma City Thunder:  9-1 last 10

Orlando Magic:  6-4 last 10

The Thunder are entering this game with a 20-5 record overall this season and they are 9-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team in points in that game with 21 while Jalen Williams was next on the team with 18 points. Jalen Williams led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Isaiah Hartenstein led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 33.7% from the field, 15.6% from 3-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 103.5 PPG against them. The Thunder have an ATS record of 16-10 this season and their O/U record is 11-15.

The Magic are entering this game with a 17-11 record overall this season and they are 10-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks. Moritz Wagner led the team in points in that game with 32 while Tristan da Silva was next on the team with 20 points. Jalen Suggs led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Goga Bitadze led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 42.4% from the field, 30% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 107.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 103.5 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 16-12 this season and their O/U record is 13-15.

The current betting odds have the Magic listed as a 6 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic have looked really good in their games this season with their 17-11 record overall which has them right near the top of the East. They have looked really good in their home games this season with their 10-1 home record, but they are coming off their first loss of the season there in their last one and haven't looked as good lately with 2 losses in a row now. Meanwhile, the Thunder have looked great in their games this season with their 20-5 record overall which has them right at the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also looked great in their road games with their 9-3 road record, but they are also coming off a bad loss in their last one which they got crushed in. They lost to the Bucks by double digits in the NBA Cup Final and that loss is going to be lingering with them in this game. The Magic also lost in the NBA Cup, but they didn't even make it to Vegas and then took their first loss at home to the Knicks right after. The Magic have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season and they have looked so good on their home court too so they will be looking to bounce back in this game and they are getting the Thunder in a good situation here. The Thunder will also be looking to bounce back, but the disappointment of that loss in the Final will still be lingering and they aren't going to pull away a ton with the way the Magic play defense. The best way to place a bet here is on the Magic to cover the spread in this game. 

Thunder Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, December 19, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Thunder 106 Magic 103.

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Oklahoma City Thunder: 14-8 ATS against Southeast division opponents. 25-16 ATS after allowing 100 points or less. 31-17 ATS versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game. 5-2 1H UNDER in a road game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 23-16 1H UNDER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%). 28-20 1H UNDER versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game.

Orlando Magic: 3-9 ATS when playing with 3 or more days rest. 4-8 ATS versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season. 7-14 1H ATS against Northwest division opponents. 20-12 UNDER off a home loss. 37-24 UNDER revenging a road loss vs opponent. 9-5 UNDER versus good defensive teams - allowing 108 points/game or less.

Oklahoma City Thunder:  A. Ducas Out - Back. J. Williams (PF) Out - Hamstring. A. Flagler Out - Finger. O. Dieng (SF) Out - Finger. C. Holmgren (PF) Out - Hip. N. Topić (PG) Out For Season - ACL.

Orlando Magic:  G. Harris (SG) Day To Day - Hamstring. F. Wagner (SF) Out - Oblique. P. Banchero (SF) Out - Oblique.

"Losing a game like tonight provides wisdom. It offers insights into our strengths and weaknesses. If we can grow from these experiences, it will energize us as we progress in the season with our youthful roster still developing." - Mark Daigneault after his team’s loss against the Bucks in the NBA Cup Final on Tuesday.

"I thought Tristan did some very good things. I think he was aggressive in the pick and roll. I thought he stepped into his shot with confidence; I think the guys were looking for him. His ability to run the floor, push the break, attack the basket the right way. Whether he got the call or not, attacking the rim is one thing, but I like his aggression." - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s loss against the Knicks in their game on Sunday.

PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

SG Cason Wallace

SF Luguentz Dort

PF Jalen Williams

C Isaiah Hartenstein

PG Jalen Suggs

SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

SF Tristan da Silva

PF Wendell Carter Jr.

C Goga Bitadze

PPG: S. Gilgeous-Alexander (30.3)

APG: S. Gilgeous-Alexander (6.3)

Reb/G: I. Hartenstein (12.3)

PPG: P. Banchero (29)

APG: F. Wagner (5.7)

Reb/G: P. Banchero (8.8)

Coaches:

Oklahoma City Thunder: Mark Daigneault (5th season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (4th season)