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The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to push their winning streak to nine when they tip off against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center tonight.
All eyes will be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and deservedly so, but I’ve got my eye on a Chet Holmgren prop in my Thunder vs. Magic predictions & NBA picks for Tuesday, March 17.
Thunder vs Magic prediction
Thunder vs Magic best bet: Chet Holmgren Over 8.5 rebounds (-112)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are undefeated since returning from the All-Star break, in large part thanks to the work of Chet Holmgren.
The OKC center has averaged 10.9 boards per game since the break – eighth-most in the NBA.
Holmgren has collected Over 8.5 rebounds in seven of his last eight outings, so we’re getting good value tonight.
The Orlando Magic are a middle-of-the-pack rebounding team, ranking 15th in boards per game (43.8), and starting center Wendell Carter Jr. is no match for the 7-foot-1 Holmgren.
Thunder vs Magic same-game parlay
Holmgren hasn’t just been a monster on the glass; he’s also scored Over 16.5 points in three of his last five games while averaging 18.8 ppg through that span.
The Thunder are also 5-0 in their last five games vs. the Magic and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Thunder vs Magic SGP
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Chet Holmgren Over 8.5 rebounds
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Chet Holmgren Over 16.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: All hands on deck for Magic
The Thunder may be on a nine-game run, but they’ve only covered the spread once in their last eight contests. The Magic, meanwhile, are 4-2 ATS in their last six.
It’ll take a full team effort to keep this one close, but Paolo Banchero (25.6 ppg), Desmond Bane (22.8 ppg), Tristan da Silva (15.3 ppg), and Jett Howard (8.8 ppg) are each scoring well above their season average this month.
Thunder vs Magic SGP
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Paolo Banchero Over 20.5 points
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Desmond Bane Over 18.5 points
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Tristan da Silva Over 11.5 points
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Jett Howard Over 5.5 points
Thunder vs Magic odds
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Spread: Oklahoma City 9.5 (-110) | Orlando +9.5 (-110)
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Moneyline: Oklahoma City -450 | Orlando +350
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Over/Under: Over 223 (-110) | Under 223 (-110)
Thunder vs Magic betting trend to know
The Thunder have hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 away games (+11.45 Units / 22% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Thunder vs. Magic.
How to watch Thunder vs Magic
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Location |
Kia Center, Orlando, FL |
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Date |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
7:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
FDSN-Oklahoma, FDSN-Florida |
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