The Magic host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Oct 25. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on BSF. Orlando comes into this game as 4-point favorites with the total set at 221. Keep reading to get our Magic vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Magic vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Magic -4
- Total 221
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Oct 25
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Amway Center, Orlando FL
- TV: BSF
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Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Rockets last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 124. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Magic have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Will the Houston Defense Show Up on the Road?
In the 2022-2023 season, the Houston Rockets had an overall record of 22-60. However, their performance on the road was not as impressive, as they only managed to win 8 out of 33 games. Furthermore, their road scoring margin was -11.3. In terms of division ranking, they ended up in 4th place in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.
The Rockets’ offense was ranked 29th in the NBA last season with a field goal percentage of 45.7%. They also held the 30th spot in assists per game, averaging 22.4. In terms of scoring, the Rockets ranked 28th in the league, averaging 110.7 points per game. Additionally, they had 98.7 possessions per game, placing them at the 18th spot in the NBA.
The Rockets’ offense was ranked 30th in the NBA with a three point percentage of 32.7% last season. In terms of three point attempts per game, they ranked 22nd in the league with 31.9. Additionally, their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, placing them 29th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Rockets ranked 27th in the NBA last season with a three-point shooting percentage against them of 37.5%. They were also ranked 20th in the league with an average of 24.2 free throw attempts allowed per game. Furthermore, their opponents scored an average of 118.6 points per game, placing the Rockets at 28th in the NBA.
Can the Magic Hold Strong at Home?
Orlando is coming off a season where they had a 33-49 overall record against the spread during the 2022-2023 season. In 18 games, they were favored and had a 7-11 record against the spread. However, in 64 games where they were the underdog, they had a 26-38 record against the spread.
Last year’s Orlando offense averaged 111.4 points per game, ranking them 26th in the league. They also had 99.2 possessions per game, placing them 15th in the NBA. Furthermore, the Magic secured the 8th position in the NBA by attempting an average of 25.0 free throws per game.
Orlando’s offense finished last season with a two point field goal percentage of 53.9%, ranking them 23rd in the NBA. They also had an average of 86.3 field goal attempts per game, placing them 23rd in the league. Additionally, the Magic made an average of 10.8 three pointers per game, ranking them 25th in the league.
On defense, the Orlando offense faced a 34.7% three-point shooting percentage against them in the 2019-2020 season, ranking them 6th in the NBA. They also encountered an average of 23.0 free throw attempts per game, placing them 11th in the league. The Magic allowed opponents to score an average of 114.0 points per game, placing them 15th in the NBA.
Magic vs. Rockets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Franz Wagner and his points prop of 18.5.
In this game against the Magic, we suggest betting on the under for Franz Wagner and his points prop set at 18.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 16.
The Prop: Franz Wagner Under 18.5 Points | -128 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Magic vs. Rockets Predictions
The Rockets come in as the underdog at +4, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 221, and given that our model is projecting 213 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Rockets +4 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook