Rockets vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 19

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The Houston Rockets visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando, FL, USA.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 38-31 against the spread, while the Magic are 32-35 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets O
Orlando Magic U

Magic vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Wednesday‘s game with 73.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Magic.

Magic vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 57.5% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 41 away games (+16.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 38 away games (+15.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 50 of their last 84 games (+14.73 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 84 games (+13.82 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 away games (+9.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Game Total Under in 41 of their last 63 games (+16.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 80 games (+14.38 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 44 games at home (+12.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 72 games (+9.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 63 games (+9.78 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 38-31 (+3.9 Units / 5.14% ROI).

  • 44-25 against the Moneyline (-6.1 Units / -3.49% ROI)
  • 35-33 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -1.71% ROI)
  • 33-35 against the Under for game total points (-5.4 Units / -7.12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 32-35 (-6.55 Units / -8.63% ROI).

  • 32-37 against the Moneyline (-9.2 Units / -6.97% ROI)
  • 27-42 against the Over for game total points (-19.2 Units / -25.3% ROI)
  • 42-27 against the Under for game total points (+12.3 Units / 16.21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 89 games (-27.30 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 82 games (-26.20 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 81 games (-26.20 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 90 games (-24.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 36 of their last 87 games (-23.32 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 75 games (-17.85 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 84 games (-15.60 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 36 games (-14.55 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 57 games (-14.25 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 11-1 (.917) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Magic have allowed opponents to shoot 47% this season — T-8th-worst in the NBA.

The Rockets are 14-2 (.875) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Magic have allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three this season — 5th-worst in the NBA.

The Rockets are 14-2 (.875) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .706

The Rockets are winless (0-3) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .254

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

The Magic are 1-9 (.100) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .354

The Magic are 7-23 (.233) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .368

The Magic are 8-14 (.364) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .417

The Magic are 13-15 (.464) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 22.8 offensive rebounds per game (1,575 rebounds/69 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.1

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 47% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets are shooting 41% (366/904) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 31% from three (750/2,415) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 30% from three (360/1,184) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 30% from three (369/1,230) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 32% from three (381/1,185) at home this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 8.4 steals per game (577 steals/69 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

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 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,504 rebounds/69 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Rockets have allowed a TS% of 49% this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have allowed 11.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Magic averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,817 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Magic have allowed 10.9 made three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.9

The Magic have allowed 11.5 second chance points per game (794 points/69 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1


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