NBA Odds: Magic-Thunder prediction, odds and pick
Orlando Magic (1-6) and Oklahoma City Thunder (3-3) are playing each other tonight at 8:10 pm ET. The Magic have had a rough start to the 2022-23 season with a 1-5 record. They've faired slightly better against the spread (ATS) at 2-4-1. Oklahoma has covered five of six games this season.
Orlando Magic have been one of the worst teams in the league this season. Paulo Banchero has been the team's star player. The rookie is the clear front-runner to win Rookie of The Year. Orlando's backcourt is missing Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and Gary Harris. Franz Wagner will replace them. Orlando has lost every other game. Thunder has the 12th-ranked defense.
The Thunder have won three consecutive games. They are 21st in scoring and 12th in points allowed this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31 points, five rebounds and seven assists this year. Tre Mann has averaged 14 points during the recent win streak. Luguentz Dort (14 PPG) and Darius Bazley (8 rebounds per game) are also key players for the Thunder.
Magic won last year's home game against Thunder. The Thunder team has been playing well recently.
Magic-Thunder is a final pick at 3 (-114)
