Thunder vs. Magic: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 13, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 13, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder (26-11) host the Orlando Magic (21-17) on January 13, 2024 at Paycom Center. The Thunder favored by 11.5 points in a contest featuring one of the NBA’s top offensive teams (the Thunder) versus one of the top defensive teams (the Magic). The over/under for the matchup is 232 points.

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Thunder vs. Magic Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Thunder -11.5 232

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Injury Report as of January 13

Thunder: None

Magic: Wendell Carter: Out (Knee), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Hamstring), Gary Harris: Out (Calf), Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (+11.5)
Total Pick Under (232)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Thunder vs. Magic Stat Rankings

Thunder Avg. (Rank) Magic Avg. (Rank)
122.8 (3rd) Points Scored 112.8 (22nd)
113.7 (14th) Points Allowed 111.6 (6th)
41.2 (27th) Rebounds 43.7 (16th)
8.1 (30th) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (12th)
13.2 (12th) 3pt Made 11.0 (28th)
27.5 (9th) Assists 24.8 (26th)
11.7 (3rd) Turnovers 14.1 (25th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 36 31.4 5.9 6.3 2.3 0.8 1.2
Jalen Williams 34 18.3 4.1 4.4 1 0.5 1.3
Chet Holmgren 37 18 7.3 2.7 0.6 2.5 1.7
Josh Giddey 36 12 6.1 4.7 0.8 0.5 1
Luguentz Dort 36 11.1 3.9 1.4 0.9 0.8 1.8

Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 37 23.1 7.1 4.9 1.1 0.6 1.5
Cole Anthony 36 13.9 4.4 3.4 0.8 0.4 1.3
Jalen Suggs 33 13.1 3.4 2.5 1.3 0.8 2
Moritz Wagner 37 11.7 4.6 1.4 0.6 0.3 0.5
Goga Bitadze 33 7 6.4 1.7 0.7 1.7 0.1

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder are 25-11-1 against the spread this season.
  • Oklahoma City is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 11.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • Out of 37 Thunder games so far this season, 22 have gone over the total.
  • A total of 23 times so far this year, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined for more than 232 points.
  • The total for this game is 232, and that’s 4.5 points fewer than the average total in Thunder games thus far this season.
  • The Magic have 25 wins in 38 games against the spread this season.
  • The Magic have seen 17 of their 38 games hit the over.
  • Orlando’s games have finished with over 232 points scored 14 times this season.
  • Magic games average 224.5 total points, 7.5 less than the total for this matchup.

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