Orlando Magic
Houston Rockets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Rockets

The Orlando Magic take the court against the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Rockets Primed for Convincing Win

We’re bullish about the Rockets on the spread at -8.5. The favorites should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Magic and you can get -110.

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Rockets Have 7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Orlando Magic have won their previous three games. The latest was a 105-98 home triumph at Kia Center against Brooklyn Nets. Franz Wagner tallied 25 points, while Tristan da Silva put up 22 and Desmond Bane 19.

Houston Rockets won their last game 140-116, making it four home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Toyota Center against Portland Trail Blazers. Kevin Durant bagged 30 points, Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Jabari Smith recording 22 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets triumphed 116-108 when they last played the Magic. This head-to-head was played at Kia Center. The Rockets have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Magic. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Magic logo Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter Jr..

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Josh Okogie, Alperen Sengun.

Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

Rockets should be taken against the spread at -8.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA contest. Back them at the odds of -110 that are available.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Magic vs Rockets stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Rockets -8.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Desmond Bane Under 19.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Desmond Bane (Magic) has an average of 11.4 points in the past 5 games on the road. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -118 available.

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Franz Wagner (Magic) has totaled Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -111 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -8.5
Totals Over 229.5
Player Points Desmond Bane Under 19.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Rockets -8.5, Over 229.5 and Desmond Bane (Magic) to score Under 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 111 - 123 Rockets logo Rockets

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Rockets on the correct score lines. For example, a 123-111 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rockets Trading at Shorter Odds Than Magic

With a 75% chance of securing victory, Houston Rockets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -303. At +245, Orlando Magic are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 8 and total points has a line of 224.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 224.5 selection is available to back at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -120 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -110.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-120
Under 24.5
-110
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-127
Under 20.5
-106
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-112
Under 6.5
-120
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-147
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-104
Under 5.5
-128
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Franz Wagner (Magic)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-130
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-123
Under 9.5
-108
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-147
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+104
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Franz Wagner (Magic)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-118
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Rockets Looking to Extend Strong Home Form

The Rockets have reeled off four in a row at Toyota Center. They have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, averaging 115.80 points on offense and surrendering 108.80 on defense.

The Magic have a 3-7 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 110.40 points per contest and giving up 115.50.

The last time these teams met at Toyota Center, the Rockets came out on top 97-84 against the Magic. Across the past 8 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, the Rockets have collected six wins, with the Magic owning two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 6-4 224.60 115.80 108.80 5 5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 3-7 225.90 110.40 115.50 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Franz Wagner 13 35.27 295 50 22.7 3.8 1.7 6.5 0.5 1.1
Paolo Banchero 12 32.77 260 49 21.7 4.1 0.9 8.7 0.9 0.8
Desmond Bane 13 31.61 205 58 15.8 4.5 1.5 4.3 0.3 0.4

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Alperen Sengun 11 36.11 246 81 22.4 7.4 1.5 10.2 0.9 1.4
Amen Thompson 11 35.22 195 60 17.7 5.5 0.5 5.7 0.5 1.4
Kevin Durant 11 34.51 276 35 25.1 3.2 1.8 4.6 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Moritz Wagner
Injured
Jalen Suggs
Injured
Paolo Banchero
Injured

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Fred VanVleet
Injured
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured
Tari Eason
Injured

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
7 Kevin Durant
10 Jabari Smith
20 Josh Okogie
28 Alperen Sengun
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup
0 Anthony Black
3 Desmond Bane
22 Franz Wagner
23 Tristan da Silva
34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

14 Nov NBA
Nets 98-105 Magic
12 Nov NBA
Magic 124-107 Knicks
10 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 112-115 Magic
09 Nov NBA
Celtics 111-107 Magic
07 Nov NBA
Celtics 110-123 Magic
04 Nov NBA
Magic 112-127 Hawks
01 Nov NBA
Magic 125-94 Wizards
30 Oct NBA
Magic 123-107 Hornets
29 Oct NBA
Magic 116-135 Pistons
27 Oct NBA
Magic 124-136 76ers

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

14 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 116-140 Rockets
12 Nov NBA
Wizards 112-135 Rockets
09 Nov NBA
Rockets 122-115 Bucks
07 Nov NBA
Rockets 110-121 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Rockets 124-109 Grizzlies
03 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-110 Rockets
01 Nov NBA
Rockets 128-101 Celtics
29 Oct NBA
Rockets 139-121 Raptors
27 Oct NBA
Nets 109-137 Rockets
24 Oct NBA
Pistons 115-111 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak