Thunder vs Magic 2024 NBA Betting Odds & Preview

Two rising powers in the NBA meet on Tuesday night in a very interesting matchup as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Orlando Magic – it also features the top two picks from the 2022 draft. 2024 NBA Expert Analysis Oklahoma City vs Orlando | MyBookie Sportsbook NBA Week 17

It likely won’t be an NBA Finals preview in 2024, but it could be as soon as 2025. The Thunder are short favorites on the NBA odds.

How to Bet Thunder at Magic NBA Odds & TV Info

Where: Kia Center
TV: TNT
Stream: TNT app
Radio: Tunein.com
NBA Odds: Thunder -1 (total TBA)

Thunder vs Magic Last Meeting

The teams met on Jan. 13 in OKC and the Thunder prevailed 112-100 behind 37 points from star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He was fouled six times on made baskets and made all six free throws. Overall, SGA missed all four of his 3-point tries, but was 13 of 16 inside the arc and made 11 of 12 free throws. Orlando also has lost eight of the last 12 meetings at home in the series.

Why Bet on Oklahoma City Thunder?

The Thunder ended a two-game losing streak on Sunday in impressive fashion with a 127-113 win over Sacramento. The Kings have struggled in recent weeks to prevent larger wings from going downhill in the painted area.

“He has a very clear identity that he’s forged over a period of time and plays to it very consistently,” Daigneault said. “He knows exactly who he is and what value he can bring to the team. He’s someone that will integrate easily with a team.”

Oklahoma City ranks top-three in the league in field goal percentage (t-2nd, 49.9), free throw percentage (1st, 83.0), and three-point percentage (3rd, 39.3). No other team ranks in the top five in all three.

Week 17 NBA Game Picks Odds Subject to Change	SPREAD	MONEYLINE	TOTAL
Orlando	+1	+105	TBA
Oklahoma City	-1	-135	TBA

Why Bet on Orlando Magic?

Orlando won its second game in a row Saturday, 114-108 in OT over visiting Chicago.

“We talk about it often and he’ll tell you and it’s the truth, he’s going to make the right play,” said coach Jamahl Mosley. “He’s always trying to make the right play, whatever that looks like. A lot of people see the double team and him dragging it out a little long. He’s trying to find the right play, and he makes the right play.”

Cole Anthony has been part of the reason why the Magic’s second unit can impact games in more ways than one but the backup point guard has recently failed to find his footing on offense compared to earlier in the year. He pointed out the defense was the difference vs. Chicago. The team is top five in the NBA in points allowed.

“We have such a talented group, and we just have such a will on that defensive end that you just want to guard and not let that person in front of us, you know, score or whatever it is; make a play,” Anthony said. “It’s just such a pride on that defensive end, and I think that really showed down the stretch tonight.”

Saturday was Orlando’s 29th win of the season in its 53rd game. The Magic did not record their 29th victory last season until March 18 – in their 71st game. Orlando is 17-7 this season at home.