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The Houston Rockets (44-25) take on the Orlando Magic (32-37) Wednesday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockets lead 1-0 after 97-84 home win March 9 as 3-point favorites
The Rockets have won 7 straight games after a 144-137 OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, but they failed to cover as 17-point favorites. G Jalen Green had 30 points, 13 dimes and 7 boards, and F Jabari Smith matched him with 30 points. The Rockets are tied with Denver for the second seed in the Western Conference.
The Magic are just 3-7 over their last 10, but had an impressive 108-103 win at the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday. They were 10-point dogs in that one and were down 38-25 after a period, but stormed back. F Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 boards and 7 assists. He also went 3-for-8 from downtown. The Magic are sitting in eighth place and are a game behind Atlanta for the top Play-In bracket spot.
Rockets at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:07 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Magic +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -2.5 (-110) | Magic +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Rockets at Magic key injuries
Rockets
- G Reed Sheppard (thumb) out
- F Amen Thompson (ankle) out
Magic
- G Cole Anthony (toe) questionable
- G Jalen Suggs (knee) out
- F Moritz Wagner (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Rockets at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 99, Magic 90
Moneyline
I’m a little confused that the ROCKETS (-140) aren’t bigger favorites. The Magic are 18-16 at home, and the Rockets are 18-14 on the road. Houston has won 7 straight, and Orlando is just 3-7 in their last 10.
The Rockets aren’t on a back-to-back and don’t really have a major injury. There’s a 20% NBA Boost token in BetMGM accounts to make this -117.
Against the spread
I’ll take ALPEREN SENGUN OVER 15.5 ASSISTS+REBOUNDS (+105) here. He played just 22 minutes Monday and had 11 boards and 5 assists. He had 15-and-4 in each of his previous 2 games. This Magic squad lacks size, and he could corral 15 boards alone.
Over/Under
These are 2 of the best defensive teams in the league. Each team is 5-5 O/U in their last 10. The first meeting ended 97-84 and went Under 210.5. I’ll take the UNDER 208.5 (-105) here.
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