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Oklahoma City Thunder
VS
Orlando Magic

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Picks & Predictions

Model updated Aug 31, 7:15PM UTC

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NBA
Kia Center, Orlando
Indoor
Tue 17 Mar 2026, 11:00PM
20
Game markets graded
2
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
Under 116.5 Team Total -556

The model graded 22 markets for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic (NBA) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $118 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Tue 17 Mar 2026, 11:00PM at Kia Center.

Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win98.0%
The price says84.7%
Best price-556
The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Team Total Under 116.5 High98% chance -556
Moneyline High95% chance —
Team Total High98% chance —
Team Total High92% chance —
Team Total High91% chance —
Pts + Asts × 1 prop Highup to 65% —
Pts + Rebs × 1 prop Highup to 95% —
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
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Game picks

GOOD PRICE in green
Team Total
Under
116.5
-556
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Calibrated model vs market

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Isaiah Hartenstein CDay-to-day
  • Ajay Mitchell GDay-to-day
  • Otega Oweh GDay-to-day
  • Thomas Sorber CDay-to-day
  • Jalen Williams GDay-to-day
  • Nikola Topic GDay-to-day

Orlando Magic

  • Izaiyah Nelson FDay-to-day
  • Jonathan Isaac FDay-to-day
  • Franz Wagner FDay-to-day
Availability updated Aug 18, 7:24PM UTC · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 9 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
FactorThis fixture
Availability9 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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Player props

GOOD PRICE in green
PlayerTeamStat
Chet Holmgren Oklahoma City Thunder Pts + Asts
Desmond Bane Memphis Grizzlies Pts + Rebs

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Betting angles

Markets & form
Total PointsOklahoma City Thunder @ Orlando MagicNo line posted

Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder combine for their season scoring; the game total posts pre-tip.

Point SpreadOrlando Magic spreadNo line posted

Orlando Magic (season record) meet Oklahoma City Thunder; the spread and model cover probability refresh when the game is scheduled.

MoneylineOrlando Magic to winNo line posted

Orlando Magic (season record) host or visit Oklahoma City Thunder; moneyline odds and win probability refresh when the season resumes.

Team Total (Home)Orlando Magic totalNo line posted

Orlando Magic averaged their season scoring ahead of facing Oklahoma City Thunder; team-total lines refresh pre-game.

Team Total (Away)Oklahoma City Thunder totalNo line posted

Oklahoma City Thunder averaged their season scoring ahead of facing Orlando Magic; team-total lines refresh pre-game.

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Orlando Magic — what the model found

Our model graded 22 betting markets for Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic — 20 on the game itself and 2 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

20
Game markets graded
2
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 22 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic — recent results

Orlando Magic have won 2 of their last 5 games; Oklahoma City Thunder have won 2 of their last 5.

Orlando Magic — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L94–116DETAway
L79–93DETHome
L109–116DETAway
W94–88DETHome
W113–105DETHome
Oklahoma City Thunder — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L103–111SAHome
L91–118SAAway
W127–114SAHome
L82–103SAAway
W123–108SAAway

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic — recent meetings

These two have met 2 times recently: Orlando Magic won 0, Oklahoma City Thunder won 2.

DateOrlando MagicOklahoma City ThunderWinner
Mar 17108113Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 492128Oklahoma City Thunder

Who’s out or in doubt

9 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Orlando Magic
PlayerStatus
Izaiyah Nelson FDAY-TO-DAY
Jonathan Isaac FDAY-TO-DAY
Franz Wagner FDAY-TO-DAY
Oklahoma City Thunder
PlayerStatus
Isaiah Hartenstein CDAY-TO-DAY
Ajay Mitchell GDAY-TO-DAY
Otega Oweh GDAY-TO-DAY
Thomas Sorber CDAY-TO-DAY
Jalen Williams GDAY-TO-DAY
Nikola Topic GDAY-TO-DAY

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Orlando Magic — model preview

Winning bets for Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder? We break down odds and insights. Includes analysis on key players like Chet Holmgren. Explore NBA predictions, NBA game picks, betting preview, Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder stats and odds.

Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder : Oklahoma City Thunder win (-455)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

When you look at the Oklahoma City Thunder's performance, it's clear why their Moneyline looks attractive in their game against the Orlando Magic. The Thunder's form, reflected in the model prediction of 0.96, demonstrates their higher likelihood of winning, while the Magic have been struggling to find consistent ground. The model edge of 12.6% emphasizes that the Thunder are underpriced and, therefore, a value bet. The implied probability of 82.0% further backs our confidence in this pick, indicating a strong chance the Thunder will walk away victorious. When we take these numbers into account, the bet's attractiveness becomes apparent. It's not just about picking a winner; it's about recognizing a team's momentum and capitalizing on a well-priced opportunity. In this case, the Thunder have the necessary momentum to make this bet worthwhile.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic in the NBA. You may also see this matchup written as Thunder vs Magic, or as Magic vs Thunder. The most recent game between them was Tuesday 17 March 2026 at Kia Center. The model has generated 20 game picks and 2 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NBA betting strategy for this matchup.

Head-to-head record

Final scores · 2 meetings on record
Oklahoma City Thunder 2–0 across the last 2 meetings
DateGameScoreWinner
17 Mar 2026Oklahoma City Thunder @ Orlando Magic108–113Oklahoma City Thunder
4 Feb 2026Orlando Magic @ Oklahoma City Thunder128–92Oklahoma City Thunder
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