Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 19/12/2024, 02:59  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 19/12/2024 at 04:27 in NBA Predictions

The Orlando Magic (17-11) will welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) at the Kia Center in NBA action. The Magic are 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Thunder are first in the Western Conference. Here's our match prediction. 

The Orlando Magic have been struggling for results lately, and they have fallen from grace for a side that was on a six-match winning streak beforehand.

A 114-109 defeat against Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup knockout round play-off was followed by a 100-91 home defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks. This marked four losses in their six games.

It's worth mentioning that their recent home defeat against the Knicks was their first loss after an incredible run of ten matches without a defeat (W10).

The Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the in-form teams in the Western Conference. However, they were unfortunate not to clinch silverware in the NBA Cup final, suffering a 97-81 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. 

The Thunder return to NBA action with their last match in this competition witnessing them come out on top courtesy of a 119-109 triumph over the New Orleans Pelicans away from home.

On the road this season, they have been impressive, currently 9-3 in their last 12 matches. Additionally, they've won seven of their last ten visits to the Kia Center.