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"Orlando" - "Oklahoma". NBA match forecast
On December 20, Orlando will host one of the leaders of the Western Conference, Oklahoma. The Magicians will try to return to the winning path after two defeats, but it will be extremely difficult to do so against the Thunder. Will the hosts be able to impose a fight on the leader? - find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
Orlando Magic
USACurrent form
The Magic are holding on to a top six spot in the Eastern Conference, but their current form is questionable. The team has suffered two losses in recent games, first to Milwaukee (109:114) and then to New York (91:100). These setbacks have taken a toll on the players' morale, but they have a chance to turn things around on their home court.
Paola Banchero and Franz Wagner can be considered the team leaders, on whom the final result depends, but now they are in the infirmary. Despite recent defeats, Orlando shows that it is capable of fighting even with top opponents. The match against Oklahoma will be another test of their ambitions.
Disqualifications and injuries
Paola Banchero and Franz Wagner will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
In their last ten home games, the "Magicians" have lost only once.
Probable lineup: Danilo - Carter, Bitadze - Suggs, Caldwell-Pope.
Oklahoma City Thunder
USACurrent form
The Thunder are leading the Western Conference and continue to delight their fans. The team is showing fantastic form and has won the last five games. In the recent game against Houston (111:96), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, confirming his status as one of the best players of the season.
Oklahoma confidently holds the lead in the West and demonstrates a high level both in attack and defense. The trip to Orlando will be a difficult test for them, but the guests are ready to show their best to continue their winning streak.
Disqualifications and injuries
Adam Flagler, Chet Holmgren and Nikola Topic will not play in the next game due to health issues.
Interesting facts for betting
The Thunder have nine road wins this season.
Tentative lineup: Dort - Williams, Hartenstein - Wallace, Gilgeous-Alexander.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Oklahoma win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Thunder have won in the first quarter.
1.72Bet 1st quarter: total over 52 points
In 4 of the 5 head-to-head games, more than 52 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.69Tip and bets
Oklahoma enters the court as a favorite, given their form and position in the standings. The team shows stability on the court and will try to extend their winning streak.
Orlando shouldn't be written off. The Magic are motivated to end their losing streak and prove that they can compete with the best. Playing at home gives the hosts a better chance of success. We expect a tense match where Orlando will try to surprise their formidable opponent.
Our prediction is Orlando victory with a handicap of (+8) points for 1.72
Bet on total
Both teams have been showing high performance in recent matches. Orlando will try to take advantage of the support of the stands and go forward, and Oklahoma will continue to show its power in attack. The total will probably be broken, and the game will be spectacular.
Forecast - total over 207 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
The Magic have every chance to show a bright game in attack. Motivation to return to the winning path, support of the home stands and an aggressive attitude will help them break their individual total.
Prediction - Orlando individual total over 100.5 points for 1.77
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