Magic vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 9

  • The Magic are -2.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 214.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSFL | SCHN

The Orlando Magic visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Houston, TX.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Magic vs Rockets Over/Under is 215.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 50-28 against the spread, while the Rockets are 42-34 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic-3.5 -105O 215.5 -110-150
Houston Rockets +3.5 -115U 215.5 -110+125

Rockets vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Rockets.

Rockets vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 56.1% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 68 games (+19.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 50 of their last 78 games (+19.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 57 games (+16.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 44 of their last 74 games (+13.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 69 games (+13.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+12.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 games at home (+12.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+12.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 46 of their last 77 games (+11.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.80 Units / 62% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 50-28 (+19.2 Units / 22.38% ROI).

  • 46-32 against the Moneyline (+13.8 Units / 8.16% ROI)
  • 34-43 against the Over for game total points (-13.3 Units / -15.5% ROI)
  • 43-34 against the Under for game total points (+5.6 Units / 6.53% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 42-34 (+4.6 Units / 5.36% ROI).

  • 38-40 against the Moneyline (+4.55 Units / 3.53% ROI)
  • 39-38 against the Over for game total points (-2.8 Units / -3.26% ROI)
  • 38-39 against the Under for game total points (-4.85 Units / -5.66% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 6 of their last 28 games at home (-17.00 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 78 games (-16.95 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 67 games (-16.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 78 games (-15.30 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 57 games (-14.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 79 games (-30.20 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 57 games (-24.40 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 69 games (-23.55 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 63 games (-18.45 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 56 games (-16.85 Units / -26% ROI)

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Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Magic are 25-1 (.962) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .792

The Magic are 19-8 (.704) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

The Magic were 9-1 (.900) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

The Magic are 14-1 (.933) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .709

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were 8-19 (.296) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Rockets are 4-18 (.182) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .417

Injury Report: Rockets vs. MagicTuesday‘s Game, Apr. 9

  • Steven Adams (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out For Season
  • Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): Lower Leg, Out
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Out

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (894 assists/ 584 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Magic have 24.5 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

The Magic have made 11.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (892 assists/ 666 TOs) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,679 rebounds/78 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (636 steals/78 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 7.7 steals per game (1,239 steals/160 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 8.0 steals per game (633 steals/79 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Rockets allowed 19.0 fast break points per game (780 points/41 games) on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets have 613 steals this season — 7th most among NBA teams


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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.