Magic vs. Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 9, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 8, 2024

The Orlando Magic (46-32) visit the Houston Rockets (38-40) at Toyota Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Rockets are 3-point underdogs in the game. The point total is set as 215.5 points in the contest.

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Magic vs. Rockets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -3 215.5

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Injury Report as of April 9

Magic: Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Back), Franz Wagner: Questionable (Ankle)

Rockets: Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle), Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Jae’Sean Tate: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (+3)
Total Pick Over (215.5)

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

Magic Avg. (Rank) Rockets Avg. (Rank)
110.6 (25th) Points Scored 114.2 (16th)
108.3 (3rd) Points Allowed 113.3 (12th)
42.4 (24th) Rebounds 45.4 (3rd)
10.6 (14th) Off. Rebounds 11.4 (6th)
11.1 (29th) 3pt Made 12.6 (17th)
24.7 (26th) Assists 24.7 (26th)
13.8 (24th) Turnovers 12.2 (8th)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 76 22.6 6.8 5.3 0.9 0.6 1.5
Franz Wagner 70 19.6 5.3 3.8 1 0.4 1.3
Jalen Suggs 71 12.4 3.1 2.7 1.4 0.6 2.1
Cole Anthony 77 11.6 3.9 2.9 0.8 0.5 1.2
Wendell Carter Jr. 51 11.3 7.3 1.8 0.7 0.5 1.2

Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Green 78 19.9 5.2 3.6 0.8 0.4 2.4
Fred VanVleet 71 16.8 3.7 8.1 1.4 0.8 3
Jabari Smith Jr. 72 13.8 8.2 1.5 0.7 0.8 1.8
Dillon Brooks 69 12.8 3.4 1.7 0.9 0.1 1.9
Cam Whitmore 43 12.3 3.8 0.5 0.7 0.3 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Magic have 50 wins in 78 games against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread as 3-point favorites or more, Orlando is 22-8.
  • This year, 33 of the Magic’s 78 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 43 games this season, Orlando and its opponent have combined to score more than 215.5 points.
  • The average total for Magic games this season has been 218.9, 3.4 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Rockets have 42 wins in 78 games against the spread this year.
  • Houston’s ATS record as a 3-point underdog or more is 18-23-1.
  • Out of 78 Rockets games so far this year, 39 have hit the over.
  • Houston’s games have finished with over 215.5 points scored 51 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Rockets games this year (215.5) is 12 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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