The Orlando Magic (21-17) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-11) meet Saturday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Teams split 1-1 in 2022-23
The Magic were on the short end of a 99-96 score as 1.5-point underdogs in Miami Friday, and now face the quick turnaround at OKC. Orlando’s charter flight didn’t arrive into Will Rogers World Airport until 2:42 a.m. CT, so it was a late night for sure. Orlando has lost 4 straight when it comes to having no rest in a back-to-back, while splitting 2-2 against the spread (ATS).
The Thunder had no such travel issues, and they barely broke a sweat Thursday against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. OKC cruised past Portland 139-77, easily cashing as a 13.5-point favorite. The Thunder have scored 124 or more points in 3 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 outings, cashing the Over at a 5-1 clip in the previous 6 contests.