Thunder vs. Magic Picks & Best Bets 19th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Orlando Magic will go up against the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action on Thursday at Kia Center, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Magic will be led by Jalen Suggs, Moritz Wagner and Wendell Carter, while the Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to identify the best Thunder vs. Magic bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Thunder will likely defeat the Magic with a projected final score of 108-101.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Thunder vs. Magic Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Thunder vs. Magic picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Thunder vs. Magic Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kia Center
- Spread: Thunder -6.5 / Magic +6.5
- Moneyline: Thunder -275 / Magic +235
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 208 Points (-108/-112)
Magic +6.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Thunder and Magic have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Magic +6.5 based on FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -106.
Total Points Over 208 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 208 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% probability of the 208-point total going over, providing an edge of 0.5%.
Thunder vs. Magic Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Oklahoma City Thunder at -275 via BetMGM, whilst the Orlando Magic are available at +235 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 72% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Thunder also present the best betting value, with the odds of -275 available at BetMGM making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Thunder vs. Magic
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Thunder vs. Magic game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 28 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 10 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Alex Caruso | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Isaiah Hartenstein Under 10.5 Rebounds (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein Under 10.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Thunder is on Isaiah Hartenstein to record under 10.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 12.4% on the +110 odds offered by DraftKings.
Orlando Magic Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Moritz Wagner | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Wendell Carter | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Goga Bitadze | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Tristan da Silva | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Jalen Suggs Under 19.5 Points Scored (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs Under 19.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Magic is on Jalen Suggs to score under 19.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 15 points, giving us an edge of 5.7% on the -110 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Thunder vs. Magic Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Thunder vs. Magic trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Williams Over 1.5 Total Steals
Jalen Williams has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 17 of his last 24 games (71% success rate). You can put money on him to record 2+ steals again at odds of -105 (51% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Moritz Wagner Over 0.5 Total Steals
Moritz Wagner has recorded at least one steal in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of -145 (59%), available at Bet365.
Moritz Wagner Over 5.5 Total Rebounds
Moritz Wagner has had more than 5.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 11 games (73%). You can wager on him to record over 5.5 rebounds again at odds of -118 (54%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder to record under 10.5 rebounds, with an edge of 12.4% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Magic +6.5 to cover.
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