Orlando Magic vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ATS Odds

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The Orlando Magic (18-41), who are currently on a five-game skid, will attempt to get back in the win column when they travel to Chesapeake Energy Arena to go head-to-head against the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-27). The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 220.5 points with Oklahoma City opening as a 10.5-point favorite. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, February 26, 2018, and it can be seen on Fox SportsNet Florida.

Orlando Magic vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ATS Preview

The Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in their last outing, 116-105. With 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting, Aaron Gordon led Orlando in scoring. Philadelphia held the Magic to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 20.5). Orlando, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 13.1).

In the Thunder’s last matchup, they were defeated by the Golden State Warriors, 112-80. Russell Westbrook was Oklahoma City’s high scorer with 15 points on 4-for-15 shooting. Golden State made 17 of their 38 three pointers (44.7 percent). Oklahoma City, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.148 vs. 0.124).

Look for Oklahoma City to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Thunder rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (28.0 percent), while Orland

o ranks 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).

Of Orlando’s 59 games, 32 have finished under the projected point total, while 33 of Oklahoma City’s 61 games have finished under the projected point total. The Thunder have the better straight up (SU) record (34-27 vs. 18-41), but the Magic hold the sizable advantage against the spread (ATS) (27-31-1 vs. 24-36-1).

Mario Hezonja has really been playing well over the last five games for Orlando, averaging 18.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game.

These teams have already met once this season. The two teams combined for 229 points in that game, which was well over the projected point total of 213. The Magic won 121-108, covering as 5.5-point underdogs. Orlando couldn’t miss, shooting 59.2 percent from the field. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 39.6. Gordon recorded a double-double with 40 points and 15 rebounds.

Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder Free Prediction

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

Betting Notes:

  • The Thunder rank first in points off turnovers per game (18.6) while the Magic rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
  • Oklahoma City ranks fourth in fast break points per game (14.6) while Orlando ranks 18th in fast break points allowed per game (12.1).
  • Oklahoma City ranks first in steals per game (9.1) while Orlando ranks 17th (7.4).
  • Orlando averages 29.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Oklahoma City ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (30.5).
  • On the road, Orlando is 16-14-1 ATS with 16 overs and 15 unders.
  • Oklahoma City is 12-17-1 ATS at home with 16 unders and 14 overs.
  • Orlando is 9-3 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Oklahoma City is 18-5.
  • The Thunder are 30-13 when they reach 100 points, while the Magic are 18-24.
  • The Magic rank 11th in assists per game (23.4) while the Thunder rank 27th (21.2).
  • Oklahoma City ranks first in second chance points per game (15.1) while Orlando ranks 24th (10.6).
  • The Thunder rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (41.7) while the Magic rank 27th (45.4).
  • The Thunder rank 10th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Magic rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
  • Oklahoma City ranks eighth in points allowed in the paint per game (42.7) while Orlando ranks last (49.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • Oklahoma City is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under in their last five games.
  • Over their last five games, Orlando is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Thunder have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Oklahoma City has defeated opponents by an average of 2.8 points.
  • During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 105.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average).