Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets NBA Betting Tips and Best Bets

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Magic vs. Rockets Betting Picks & Predictions

The Houston Rockets (15-43) enter their game on February 25, 2022 as a 3.5-point underdog against the Orlando Magic (13-47). The game features a point total of 230.5. Find more below on the Magic vs. Rockets betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.

Magic vs. Rockets Betting Line

Magic vs Rockets Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Magic -3.5 – – 230.5 -110 -110 -160 135

Magic vs. Rockets Game Info

  • Game Day: Friday, February 25, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Orlando, Florida
  • Arena: Amway Center

Computer Predictions for Magic vs. Rockets

Computer picks for Magic vs Rockets
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Under (230.5) Rockets 113 Magic 108

Magic vs. Rockets Betting Trends

  • Orlando covered the spread 31 times in 72 games last season.
  • The Magic went 3-3 as 3.5-point favorites or more last year.
  • Last year, 37 of Orlando’s 72 games hit the over.

    • Orlando Magic Leaders

  • Wendell Carter Jr. paced his team in points (11.2), rebounds (8.2) and assists (1.9) per game last year, shooting 50.3% from the floor. At the other end, he put up 0.6 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
  • Cole Anthony put up 12.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest last season. Defensively, he averaged 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Terrence Ross averaged 15.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last season. At the other end, he posted 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • Robin Lopez put up 9.0 points, 0.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per contest last season.
  • Mohamed Bamba put up 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest last season. Defensively, he put up 0.3 steals and 1.3 blocks.

    • Orlando Magic Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 43.3 28
    Opp. Field Goal % 46.0 18
    Rebounds Per Game 43.4 26
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 47.0 25
    Turnovers Per Game 14.1 27
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 12.8 18

    Rockets vs. Magic Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, Houston is 23-34-1 this year.
  • As 3.5-point underdogs or greater, the Rockets are 18-29-1 against the spread.
  • Houston has seen 34 of its 58 games hit the over.

    • Houston Rockets Leaders

  • Christian Wood averages 17.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game for the Rockets, enough to make him the leading scorer and rebounder on the team.
  • Jae’Sean Tate notches more assists than any other Houston teammate with 3.1 per game. He also averages 12.6 points and grabs 5.6 rebounds per game.
  • Houston’s leader in steals is Tate (0.9 per game), and its leader in blocks is Wood (0.9 per game).

    • Houston Rockets Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 45.1 22
    Opp. Field Goal % 48.3 30
    Rebounds Per Game 42.3 29
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 45.0 19
    Turnovers Per Game 16.3 30
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 13.1 12

    Magic and Rockets Injury Report

    Magic: Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee), Bol Bol: Out (Foot), R.J. Hampton: Out (Knee), Markelle Fultz: Out (Knee), Moritz Wagner: Day To Day (Rib)
      Rockets: Usman Garuba: Out (Wrist), Eric Gordon: Day To Day (Groin), Kevin Porter Jr.: Day To Day (Illness)

    Betting Tips for Magic vs. Rockets

    Our best bet against the spread is Magic (-3.5) after analyzing all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will be under the total of 230.5 points, with a final score of Magic 113, Rockets 108.

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