Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic Betting Prediction 01/29/19

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (31-18) travel to Amway Center to clash against the Orlando Magic (20-30). The Thunder are a 6-point favorite and will try to extend their five-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 221.5 points and it can be seen on Fox SportsNet Oklahoma at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic ATS Odds

Both teams covered in their last contest. The Thunder (1.5-point favorites) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-112, while the Magic (8.5-point underdogs) fell to the Houston Rockets, 103-98. The Oklahoma City game finished 4.5 points under the projected point total of 234.5, while the Orlando game finished 20.5 points under the projected point total of 221.5.

Oklahoma City dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 11.8) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6 (below their season average of 26.4). For those same stats, Milwaukee put up marks of 11.9 and 18.0, respectively. Orlando, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 20.1). Orlando’s Nikola Vucevic had a good game, recording 19 points, 17 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City rallied around Paul George, who recorded 36 points and 13 rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Thunder won the last game 112-105. Oklahoma City out-rebounded Orlando. The Thunder had 14 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Magic had eight and 35, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

A little over half of the Thunder’s games have finished over the total. Oklahoma City comes into the contest with records of 31-18 straight up (SU) and 27-22 against the spread (ATS).

Games involving the Magic have a tendency to finish under the projected point total (56.0 percent). Additionally, Orlando owns records of 20-30 SU and 24-23-3 ATS.

The ineffective offense of Orlando (24th in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 104.0) will clash against the stingy defense of Oklahoma City (fourth in the league with a defensive efficiency of 103.5). The Thunder figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a showdown of contrasting paces as the aggressively-paced Thunder rank second in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Magic rank 28th.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Orlando Magic Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Thunder, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Magic average 24.5 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Thunder rank 21st in assists allowed per game (24.9).
  • Oklahoma City ranks first in steals per game (10.2) while Orlando ranks 27th (6.5).
  • The Thunder rank fifth in fast break points per game (18.1) while the Magic rank 29th (9.7).
  • Oklahoma City ranks third in second chance points per game (15.1) while Orlando ranks 24th (12.5).
  • Orlando ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.5) while Oklahoma City ranks 14th (5.0).
  • The Thunder rank first in points off turnovers per game (20.8) while the Magic rank 27th (14.8).
  • The Thunder rank third in rebounds per game (48.2) while the Magic rank 24th (43.5).
  • Oklahoma City ranks fifth in points in the paint per game (52.7) while Orlando ranks 29th (42.2).
  • Oklahoma City is 6-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Orlando is 8-3.
  • In games where they score above 100 points, the Magic are 16-13 and the Thunder are 29-12.
  • Orlando is 10-13-1 ATS at home, while Oklahoma City is 14-11 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 12 of the Magic’s 24 home games, while 16 of the Thunder’s 25 road games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Oklahoma City and Orlando have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Magic are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Thunder are 4-1.
  • The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 3.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Thunder have scored an average of 121.4 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.2 points per game (3.9 above their season average).