OKC Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 15

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The OKC Thunder and the Orlando Magic face each other in their third game of the Las Vegas Summer League on Tuesday. The two teams are coming off contrasting results in their last games.

The Magic suffered their second consecutive defeat in their last game, losing 89-86 to the Toronto Raptors at Thomas and Mack Center. Meanwhile, Oklahoma secured a blowout 104-85 win over the Pacers at Cox Pavilion, their second win in a row.

The Thunder are seventh, and a win will see them join five others as the only unbeaten teams. Meanwhle, the Magic are one of eight teams without a win and are 23rd in the standings.

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OKC Thunder vs. Orlando Magic game details and odds

The game between the OKC Thunder and the Oralndo Magic is scheduled for tip-off at 6 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). Fans can follow the action live on the FUBO TV app or by purchasing the NBA League Pass.

Here are the odds for the game at the time of writing:

TeamsOddsTotalMoneyline
OKC Thunder-4.5o178.5 (-110)-205
Orlando Magic+4.5u178.5 (-110)+170

Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off


OKC Thunder vs. Orlando Magic preview

The reigning champions have enjoyed a successful stint in the Summer League so far. Defeating the Brooklyn Nets 90-81 in their first game, the Thunder bettered that performance on Saturday against the Pacers. Despite losing the first quarter, a 30+ point performance in the next two quarters helped OKC to a 19-point victory.

Former Alabama guard Chris Youngblood has been the Thunder's best performer, averaging 20 points in two games. He recorded 21 points and three assists against the Pacers, shooting 58.3%.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic has lost both games in Las Vegas. In their first game, they suffered an 84-81 loss to the Sacramento Kings, before following it up with another three-point loss against the Toronto Raptors. In both games, Orlando conceded heavily in the first half and was unable to make up the deficit.

Sophomore star Tristan da Silva has been Magic's leading man during the league, with the forward averaging 18.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, shooting 50.2%.


OKC Thunder vs. Orlando Magic Summer League roster

OKC Thunder

PLAYERPOS.
Zack AustinForward
Brooks BarnhizerForward
Ty BrewerForward
Cameron BrownForward
Branden CarlsonCenter
Alex DucasForward
Cesare EdwardsForward
Jazian GortmanGuard
Viktor LakhinCenter
Maley LeonsForward
Ajay MitchellGuard
Erik Reynolds IIGuard
Payton SandfortForward
Mady SissokoCenter
Thomas SorberCenter
Nikola TopićGuard
Kerwin WaltonForward
Hason WardCenter
Chris YoungbloodGuard

Orlando Magic

NamePosition
Jase RichardsonGuard
Tristan da SilvaForward
Jalen CrutcherGuard
Lance TerryGuard
Dakota LeffewGuard
Alondes WilliamsGuard
Jaden AkinsGuard
Wendell Moore Jr.Guard
Ethan ThompsonGuard
Nate SantosForward
Johnell DavisGuard
Marcio SantosForward
Kylor KelleyCenter
Lynn KiddCenter
Zach FreemantleForward
Skal LabissiereCenter
Lazar StefanovicGuard
Brandon Huntley-HatfieldCenter
Noah PendaForward

OKC Thunder vs. Orlando Magic predictions

Although the Orlando Magic will be fighting hard to earn their first win of the Summer, the Thunder will be a tough opposition. They pose a healthy mix of experience and youth, and with their current form, should grab their third consecutive win.

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