The Houston Rockets (9-21) will host the Orlando Magic (11-21) after losing three straight home games.
The insights in this article reference odds valid as of December 21, 2022 at 9:01 PM ET. Head to the table below for the latest lines for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Magic Vs Rockets Betting Odds
Injury Report as of December 21
Magic: Franz Wagner: Probable (Ankle), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee), Gary Harris: Out (Hamstring), Jalen Suggs: Out (Ankle), Chuma Okeke: Out (Knee), Wendell Carter: Out (Foot)
Rockets: Garrison Mathews: Out (Illness), Jae’Sean Tate: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Rockets (+1) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (223.5) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 109.4 (28th) | Points Scored | 109.5 (27th) |
| 113.3 (15th) | Points Allowed | 115.4 (19th) |
| 43.5 (12th) | Rebounds | 46.8 (4th) |
| 10.2 (16th) | Off. Rebounds | 13.9 (1st) |
| 10.7 (25th) | 3pt Made | 11.2 (21st) |
| 21.7 (29th) | Assists | 21.3 (30th) |
| 15.3 (26th) | Turnovers | 16.6 (30th) |
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Magic Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 25 | 21.8 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Franz Wagner | 32 | 19.6 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Cole Anthony | 15 | 12.7 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Moritz Wagner | 14 | 12.6 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Bol Bol | 32 | 12.2 | 7.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 30 | 21.3 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 29 | 18.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Alperen Sengun | 27 | 14.4 | 8.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 29 | 11.9 | 7.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 2.0 |
| Eric Gordon | 26 | 11.6 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
Betting Trends
- The Magic have 17 wins in 32 games against the spread this season.
- Orlando doesn’t have a win ATS (0-3) as a 1-point favorite or greater this season.
- There have been 15 Magic games (out of 32) that hit the over this season.
- In 15 games this season, Orlando and its opponent have combined for more than 223.5 points.
- The over/under for this game is 223.5 points, 0.8 more than the average point total for Magic games this season.
- The Rockets’ record against the spread is 13-14-3.
- Against the spread, as a 1-point underdog or more, Houston is 13-12-3.
- The Rockets have played 30 games this year, and 15 of them have hit the over.
- Houston’s games have had over 223.5 points 17 times this season.
- The average total for Rockets games is 224.9 points, 1.4 more than this game’s over/under.
