Magic vs. Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – October 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 20, 2023

The Orlando Magic host the Houston Rockets at Amway Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Magic are 3.5-point favorites in the game, the first game of the 2023-24 season for the two teams.

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Magic vs. Rockets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -3.5

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Injury Report as of October 21

Magic: None

Rockets: None

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (-3.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Magic vs. Rockets Stat Rankings (2022-23)

Magic Avg. (Rank) Rockets Avg. (Rank)
111.4 (26th) Points Scored 110.7 (28th)
114.0 (15th) Points Allowed 118.6 (28th)
43.2 (16th) Rebounds 46.3 (4th)
10.2 (15th) Off. Rebounds 13.4 (1st)
10.8 (24th) 3pt Made 10.4 (29th)
23.2 (26th) Assists 22.4 (30th)
14.4 (24th) Turnovers 15.5 (29th)

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Magic Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 72 20.0 6.9 3.7 0.8 0.5 1.2
Franz Wagner 80 18.6 4.1 3.5 1.0 0.2 1.6
Wendell Carter Jr. 57 15.2 8.7 2.3 0.5 0.6 1.4
Markelle Fultz 60 14.0 3.9 5.7 1.5 0.4 0.5
Cole Anthony 60 13.0 4.8 3.9 0.6 0.5 1.3

Rockets Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Green 76 22.1 3.7 3.7 0.8 0.2 2.5
Fred VanVleet 69 19.3 4.1 7.2 1.8 0.6 3.0
Alperen Sengun 75 14.8 9.0 3.9 0.9 0.9 0.3
Dillon Brooks 73 14.3 3.3 2.6 0.9 0.2 2.0
Jabari Smith Jr. 79 12.8 7.2 1.3 0.5 0.9 1.5

Betting Trends

  • The Magic’s record against the spread last year was 45-35-2.
  • Against the spread, as 3.5-point favorites or more, the Magic went 4-5 last season.
  • Of Orlando’s 82 games last season, 40 hit the over.
  • The Rockets’ record against the spread last year was 32-46-4.
  • Against the spread, as underdogs of 3.5 points or greater, the Rockets went 26-38-3 last season.
  • Houston had 41 of its 82 games hit the over last year.

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