The Magic are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Feb 13. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET while airing on TNT. Oklahoma City enters this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 223.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Magic vs Thunder player props and predictions below.
Magic vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Thunder -2.5
- Total 223.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Feb 13
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando FL
- TV: TNT
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Thunder last three road games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 130. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Can the Thunder Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
In their last five games, the Thunder have gone 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread. Their most recent win came against the Kings, where they covered the spread as 3-point favorites with a 127-113 victory. The O/U line for that game was 239.5.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is now 30-23 after hitting the over in their last five games. Today’s O/U line of 223.5 is lower than all but one of their games this season.
For the season, Thunder games have averaged a combined 234.3 points per game. In their last game vs. the Kings, the teams combined for 240 points.
Oklahoma City is 33-20 against the spread this season, including a 15-11 mark on the road. The Thunder have covered the spread in three straight road games.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder are 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 36-17. In non-conference games, they are 14-4 compared to 22-13 against the West.
As for their ATS record, the Thunder are 22-15 as the favorite and 11-5 as the favorite on the road. Today, they are favored by 2.5 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 120.7 points per game (4th). On the road, they are averaging 118.3 points per game (7th).
Oklahoma City is one of the most efficient teams in the league, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage (49%) and 2nd in true shooting percentage. They are also 7th in two-point shooting percentage (56%) and 3rd in three-point shooting percentage (39%).
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 67.9% of their games. When it comes to pace, they are 12th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder’s defense is giving up an average of 113.6 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Thunder’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.6% and allowing 36.8% from beyond the arc.
Can the Magic Lock in a Home Win?
Orlando has won three straight games against the spread, and they are 35-18 ATS for the season. At home, the Magic are 17-7 ATS, and they have covered the spread in their last three home games.
The Magic’s O/U record for the season is 26-27, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 223.5 is lower than their season average of 222.3 points per game.
In their last game, the Magic beat the Bulls by a score of 114-108. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and Orlando covered the spread as 5-point favorites.
Currently, the Magic are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-24. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. Orlando has won two straight games and is 2.5-point underdogs against the Thunder.
Out of their 53 games this season, the Magic have been the underdog in 36 of them. As the underdog, they have a record of 15-21 and are 22-14 ATS. On average, they have been outscored by -3.1 points per game as the underdog.
At home, the Magic are averaging 114.5 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. For the season, they are 26th in scoring at 111.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 22nd in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the NBA, making just 34% of their attempts. Overall, they are 20th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of assists, Orlando is 27th in the league at 24.8 per game.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 34% of their games. However, they have scored more than their season average in each of their last two contests.
The Magic’s defense is presently ranked 5th in the league, allowing an average of 110.8 points per contest. The Magic defense is coming off a game in which they held the Bulls offense to just 46.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 108 points to Chicago.
Magic vs. Thunder Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 22.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. In this game against the Magic, we suggest betting on the under for Paolo Banchero and his points prop set at 22.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 21.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points (-115)
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Magic vs. Thunder Predictions
Our bet is on the Thunder for a win, and we project the score to be 123-117. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Thunder with the spread at -2.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 223.5 and given that our model is projecting 240 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Thunder -2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook