Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 21

• The Magic (11-21) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (9-21)
• Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
• Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
• Watch the game on SportsNet SW & BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Magic vs Rockets Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 17-13 against the spread, while the Rockets are 13-14 against the spread.

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Magic vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Rockets vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Magic will win Wednesday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Magic and Rockets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

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Magic Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:

• The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+18.15 Units / 259% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 83 games (+13.94 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 19 of their last 24 games (+13.68 Units / 52% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 games (+12.35 Units / 50% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 52 games (+11.30 Units / 20% ROI)

Rockets Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:

• The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 23 games (+12.04 Units / 45% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 22 games (+11.35 Units / 46% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+9.95 Units / 68% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 games (+8.70 Units / 51% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games at home (+8.69 Units / 24% ROI)

Orlando Magic Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 17-13 (+2.7 Units / 7.67% ROI).

• 11-21 against the Moneyline (+9.7 Units / 29.17% ROI)
• 16-16 against the Over for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
• 16-16 against the Under for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Houston Rockets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 13-14 (-2.4 Units / -7.27% ROI).

• 9-21 against the Moneyline (-0.5 Units / -1.6% ROI)
• 15-15 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI)
• 15-15 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Rockets, Ranked by Units Lost:

• The Houston Rockets have only covered the Spread in 32 of their last 81 games (-17.50 Units / -20% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.67 Units / -18% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 71 games (-16.12 Units / -20% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 79 games (-16.05 Units / -20% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 66 games (-16.00 Units / -21% ROI)

Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Magic, Ranked by Units Lost:

• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 83 games (-26.28 Units / -28% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 74 games (-24.69 Units / -32% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 74 games (-19.20 Units / -23% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 83 games (-16.50 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 81 games (-15.63 Units / -19% ROI)

Jump to:

• Keys to Winning for the Orlando Magic
• Keys to Winning for the Houston Rockets
• Player Injuries for Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets
• Orlando Magic Offensive stats
• Houston Rockets Offensive stats
• Orlando Magic Defensive stats
• Houston Rockets Defensive stats

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

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

Injury Report: Rockets vs. Magic – Wednesday‘s Game, Dec. 21

• Garrison Mathews (Rockets): Mathews is OUT for Wednesday’s (Dec 21) game against Orlando.
• Jae’Sean Tate (Rockets): Tate remains without a timetable to return, according to Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.

• Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
• Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter Jr. hopes to return in 1-2 weeks, according to Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and is expected to be out at least a month, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
• Gary Harris (Magic): Harris has not played since Dec. 2 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
• Franz Wagner (Magic): Wagner is questionable for Wednesday’s (Dec. 21) game against Houston.
• Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs has not played since Nov. 27 and no timetable has been announced for his return.

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

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