Magic vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 10

  • The Rockets are -4.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 211.5 points
  • Watch the game on SCHN | FDFL

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

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).

The Magic vs Rockets Over/Under is 211.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 29-34 against the spread, while the Rockets are 35-29 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+4.5 -102O 211.5 -105+154
Houston Rockets -4.5 -118U 211.5 -115-190

Rockets vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Monday‘s game with 54.9% 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 Monday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 59 games (+14.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 47 of their last 76 games (+14.68 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 51 of their last 88 games (+11.08 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 68 games (+10.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 81 games (+13.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 48 of their last 80 games (+13.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 83 games (+11.58 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 83 games (+10.27 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 29-34 (-8.45 Units / -11.82% ROI).

  • 30-35 against the Moneyline (-12.1 Units / -9.47% ROI)
  • 26-39 against the Over for game total points (-16.9 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 39-26 against the Under for game total points (+10.4 Units / 14.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 35-29 (+3.1 Units / 4.4% ROI).

  • 39-25 against the Moneyline (-11.1 Units / -7.55% ROI)
  • 32-31 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -2.98% ROI)
  • 31-32 against the Under for game total points (-4.1 Units / -5.83% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 36 games at home (-18.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 70 games (-18.50 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 73 games (-18.25 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-16.50 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.27 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 85 games (-25.30 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 77 games (-25.20 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 90 games (-24.35 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 78 games (-24.20 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-23.07 Units / -24% ROI)

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

The Magic are 5-23 (.179) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .354

The Magic are 12-18 (.400) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Magic are 10-2 (.833) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .743

The Magic are 14-3 (.824) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .698

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

The Rockets are 12-2 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 3rd-best in the NBA. The Magic have allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three this season — T-4th-worst in the NBA.

The Rockets are 33-13 (.717) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Magic have averaged 50.8 rebounds/game this season — 6th-lowest in the NBA.

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

The Rockets are 12-5 (.706) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 29% from three (323/1,106) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Magic are shooting 31% from three (704/2,291) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 33% from three (1,607/4,859) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic have made 10.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have a TS% of 44% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Rockets have an eFG% of 46% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 22.6 offensive rebounds per game (1,446 rebounds/64 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.1

The Rockets have 1,446 offensive rebounds this season — most among NBA teams

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (397 blocks/65 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Magic have allowed 11.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.4

The Magic have allowed 5.1 second chance points per game (330 points/65 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Magic have blocked 397 shots this season — most among NBA teams

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets averaged 7.8 steals per game (639 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Rockets have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,274 rebounds/146 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Rockets stole the ball 639 times last season — 8th most among NBA teams


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