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Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic NBA odds and lines, with basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Toronto Raptors (8-12) and Orlando Magic (8-13) have flipped locations and will play for the second time in three days, this time at Amway Center in Orlando. The Raptors earned a 115-102 victory in Tampa, Fla., Sunday. Tuesday’s tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Raptors-Magic NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Raptors at Magic: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:47 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Raptors -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Magic +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Raptors -6.5 (-110) | Magic +6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Magic: Key injuries

Raptors

  • SF OG Anunoby (calf) out
  • SG Norman Powell (quadriceps) out

Magic

  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out
  • PG Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • PF Aaron Gordon (ankle) out
  • PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out

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Raptors at Magic: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Raptors 120, Magic 108

Money line (ML)

The Raptors (-250) should make it two straight wins against the injury-ravaged Magic with a win Tuesday, but we can’t justify the chalky price for a team that has won two or more games in a row just twice this season. There’s also just no reason to chase the upset by a Magic squad with three straight L’s, all by 10-plus points.

PASS on the money line in favor of the more profitable spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

The RAPTORS -6.5 (-110) easily disposed of the Magic Sunday and should again while making the short trip to Orlando for the second half of the home-and-home set.

Toronto shot just 30.8% from 3-point range in the 13-point win, so there’s plenty of room for improvement if the Raps get back to their season average.

The Raptors won the rebound battle with C Aron Baynes grabbing 16 boards. PF Pascal Siakam had a game-high 30 points in one of his best outings of the 2020-21 season.

The Toronto bigs will have an easier time Tuesday with Gordon now on the sidelines, as well. The Raps bench had one of its best games of the season and should continue to have an edge against the short-handed Magic.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 214.5 (-110) and expect some better 3-point shooting from Toronto. Sunday’s game squeaked past a projected total of 216 points by a single point.

Progression toward a season average of 37.5% shooting from beyond the arc for the Raptors should allow the Over to connect with relative ease Tuesday.

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Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors NBA odds and lines, with basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Toronto Raptors (7-12) host the Orlando Magic (8-12) Sunday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. The Raptors have lost three in a row while the Magic dropped each of their past two. Below, we analyze the Magic-Raptors NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Magic at Raptors: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Magic +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Raptors -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Magic +5.5 (-110) | Raptors -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Raptors: Key injuries

Magic

  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out
  • PG Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out

Raptors

  • SF OG Anunoby (calf) out
  • SG Norman Powell (quadriceps) doubtful

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Magic at Raptors: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Raptors 114, Magic 106

Money line (ML)

The RAPTORS (-225) will snap their three-game losing skid and add to the troubles of the injury-ravaged Magic. Orlando has lost 10 of its last 12 games coming into this two-game set against Toronto. The Raptors won each of the last eight games in this head-to-head series going back to the 2018-19 postseason.

There are few things Orlando is doing well on offense. The Magic are last in the NBA in effective field-goal percentage, and they’re 28th in offensive rating.

Orlando is seventh in the Association with 13.8 turnovers committed per game, but the Raptors are second with 17.1 turnovers forced per game. The Magic have a big advantage on the glass, especially at the offensive end, but those extra looks haven’t turned into points.

Against the spread (ATS)

Take the RAPTORS -5.5 (-110) to win by at least 5 points. Just two of the Magic’s last eight losses were played within a 5-point margin. Toronto’s strength this season has been the play of guards Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell. The backcourt is where Orlando is most hurt by injuries and the Raptors have the personnel to exploit the weakness.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet the OVER 216.5 (-110). Both teams allow more than 110 points per game. Orlando ranks 22nd in pace (possessions per game), but it still ranks fifth in field-goal attempts per game. Toronto attempts a league-high 42.6 3-pointers per game and Orlando is just 15th in opponent’s 3-point percentage while allowing opponents to hit at a 36.7% clip from beyond the arc.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Orlando Magic NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Clippers (14-5) play a road game against the Orlando Magic (8-11) Friday at Amway Center. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Magic NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Clippers at Magic: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Clippers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Magic -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clippers +3.5 (-110) | Clippers -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Clippers at Magic: Key injuries

Clippers

  • SF Paul George (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Kawhi Leonard (health and safety protocols) out
  • PG Patrick Beverley (knee) out

Magic

  • PG Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out
  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
  • PF Chuma Okeke (knee) out

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Clippers at Magic: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 108, Magic 103

Money line (ML)

CLIPPERS (+135) are slight underdogs in this game despite beating the Miami Heat 109-105 without Leonard and George Thursday. Both All-Stars will be out again, but the Magic will be missing several key starters, as well.

Orlando has lost nine of its last 11 games with the only wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Expect this game to be close, but for the Clippers to find a way to win as they are the better coached and more defensively sound team.

Against the spread (ATS)

If the money line is too risky of a bet, consider taking the CLIPPERS +3.5 (-110) as two-basket underdogs.

Los Angeles has been great against the spread of late, covering in five of its last seven games. Meanwhile, Orlando is just 3-7 ATS in its last eight games and doesn’t perform well as a favorite. Take the value of the Clippers and the points in this game.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 214.5 (-105) is the right play here as both of these offenses have been struggling. For the Clippers, their lack of offensive success is easy to explain as Leonard and George have missed the last few games. For the Magic, they’ve been depleted by injuries all season long. They are currently the third-worst offense in the NBA and could struggle to get over 100 points in this game.

Take the Under and expect some sloppy offense in this game.

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Sacramento Kings at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Sacramento Kings at Orlando Magic NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Sacramento Kings (6-10) visit the Orlando Magic (8-10) Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET at Amway Center in Orlando. Below, we analyze the Kings-Magic NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Kings at Magic: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kings +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Magic -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kings +1.5 (-110) | Magic -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kings at Magic: Key Injuries

Kings

  • C Hassan Whiteside (hip) probable
  • PG DaQuan Jeffries (ankle) out

Magic

  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot) questionable
  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • PG Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out

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Kings at Magic: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Magic 110, Kings 105

Money line (ML)

Neither team is playing particularly well right now, with the Magic going 2-8 in their last 10 and the Kings 3-7. Orlando has found somewhat of a rhythm offensively lately, scoring at least 104 points in each of its last three outings.

Both teams won their last game by 9 points, with the Kings beating the New York Knicks 103-94 and Orlando knocking off the Charlotte Hornets 117-108 but it’ll be the MAGIC (-120) getting this win at home where they are 4-4 straight up.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Magic are favored by 1.5 points over the Kings and although they’re just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, the Kings are just 2-8. The Magic must find ways to score because currently, they’re just 28th in the NBA in points per game and 29th in field-goal percentage.

They’ll build off their recent win over Charlotte Monday and begin a two-game winning streak. Take the MAGIC -1.5 (-110) to win by at least 2 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Magic score an average of 105.5 points per game, while the Kings average 112.4. It’ll come close to the total tonight but ultimately, they won’t hit 222.5. The total has gone Over in seven of Sacramento’s last 10 games, but just four of the last 10 for Orlando.

Take the UNDER 222.5 (-110) tonight.

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Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (7-9) travel to meet the Orlando Magic (7-10) at Amway Arena on Monday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Magic NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hornets at Magic: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Hornets -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Magic +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hornets -1.5 (-110) | Magic +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Magic: Key Injuries

Hornets

  • G Grant Riller (knee) out

Magic

  • F Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • G Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out
  • G Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • F Aaron Gordon (hip) questionable
  • G Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
  • F Chuma Okeke (knee) out

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Hornets at Magic: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hornets 103, Magic 99

Money line (ML)

The HORNETS (-120) and the Magic (+100) run it back just 24 hours after Sunday’s 107-104 by Charlotte. Orlando is skidding hard, losing eight of their past nine games. As such, the Hornets are the play on the money line as they look for the two-game sweep in O-Town.

Against the spread (ATS)

The HORNETS -1.5 (-110) are worth a light play, although I like them better on the money line for a slightly higher price, not having to worry about the points. Orlando is just 2-7 ATS across the past nine, however, and Charlotte is 7-2 ATS during the same span.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 213.5 (-110) is the play in nearly any second end of a back-to-back set. We’ll have plenty of tired legs as the team’s should be quite a bit sluggish, at least to start. The Under is also 6-0 in Orlando’s past six games at home, too, and 10-2 in Charlotte’s past 12 following a straight-up win, so there’s that.

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Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (6-9) clash with the Orlando Magic (7-9) Sunday in the Amway Center at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Magic NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Charlotte got routed by the Chicago Bulls 123-110 Friday as 3-point home favorites to lose its fourth consecutive game. The Hornets were out of sync in their first game in six days vs. the Bulls partly because their scheduled game with the Washington Wizards on Jan. 20 was postponed due to COVID-19 issues.

Chicago out-scored Charlotte in each quarter by moving the ball well (33-22 edge in assists for the Bulls) and generating quality looks, shooting 51.6% from the field vs. the Hornets.

The Magic wrapped up a five-game road swing with a 120-118 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers but covered as 4-point underdogs. Orlando was 1-4 on the road trip (2-3 against the spread) and has lost seven of its last eight games (2-6 ATS).

It has been rough sledding for the Magic who are without a couple of starters with season-ending injuries already (PG Markelle Fultz and PF Jonathan Isaac).

Orlando won and covered both games against Charlotte last season and has beaten the Hornets in four straight (4-0 ATS).

Hornets at Magic: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hornets +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Magic -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +1.5 (-110) | Magic -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Magic: Key Injuries

Hornets

  • NONE

Magic

  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (shoulder) questionable
  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out

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Hornets at Magic: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Magic 107, Hornets 103

Money line (ML)

The biggest factor in this game and in the Hornets-Magic recent history has been Orlando’s advantage on the glass. The Magic have out-rebounded the Hornets in each of their four meetings—all Orlando wins—and the Magic are seventh offensive rebounding rate and third in defensive rebounding rate while Charlotte is dead last in defensive rebounding rate and is a net negative in rebounds per game.

Also, the return of SG Evan Fournier is major for the Magic. Fournier missed seven games with a back injury but returned to score 24 points in the Magic’s 97-96 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and a season-high 26 points in the Magic’s 120-118 loss to the Indiana Pacers this week.

Fournier is fourth on the Magic in on-off court net rating and he torched the Hornets last season, averaging 21.5 points on 60.7% field-goal shooting (64.3% from behind the arc) in their two meetings.

Furthermore, inserting him back into the rotation allows Orlando wing Terrence Ross to play the more optimal role of microwaved offense off the bench. Charlotte has struggled when going to its bench, which ranks 24th in points per game.

GIMME MAGIC (-120) for 1 unit.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE SPREAD.

Over/Under (O/U)

It’s a lean on UNDER 214.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit for me since both teams are bottom-10 in offensive rating and below-average in pace of play. Lastly, the sharp side of the market is betting the Under while the average joe is betting the Over, according to Pregame.com’s market analysis.

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Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Orlando Magic (7-8) and the Indiana Pacers (8-6) hook up for a Friday 7 p.m. ET tip at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Below, we analyze the Magic-Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Magic at Pacers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Magic +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Pacers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Magic +3.5 (-110) | Pacers -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Pacers: Key Injuries

Magic

  • F Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • C Mo Bamba (COVID-19) out
  • G Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out

Pacers

  • G Caris LeVert (kidney) out
  • C Myles Turner (hand) questionable
  • F T.J. Warren (foot) out

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Magic at Pacers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Pacers 115, Magic 109

Money line (ML)

The PACERS (-165) are worth a small-unit play if you don’t want to lay the points. Indiana is on a two-game slide, including 0-2 SU/ATS in their past two at home. But they’re a better team than the Magic (+140) overall, and they’ll snap their skid in this one.

Against the spread (ATS)

The PACERS -3.5 (-110) can be trusted, even though they enter 2-4 SU/ATS across the past six. The Magic +3.5 (-110) are a bit dinged up, and they’re even worse against the number lately, entering on a 1-6 ATS slide across the past seven. Traditionally the Magic have had difficulties against the Pacers, especially against the spread, going 6-16 ATS in the previous 22 meetings overall.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 217.5 (-110) is the best play on the board, cashing in each of the past five meetings overall in this series, and seven straight battles at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Over is also 5-0 in Orlando’s past five against teams with a winning overall record, and 5-0 in Indiana’s past five against losing sides.

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Orlando Magic at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Orland Magic at New York Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Orlando Magic (6-7) and the New York Knicks (6-8) hook up for a Monday noon ET tip at Madison Square Garden. Below, we analyze the Magic-Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Magic at Knicks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Magic -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Knicks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Magic -1.5 (-110) | Knicks +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 206.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Knicks: Key Injuries

Magic

  • F Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • C Mo Bamba (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out
  • G Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out
  • G Evan Fournier (back) out
  • G Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • F Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
  • F Chuma Okeke (knee) out

Knicks

  • G Alec Burks (ankle) out
  • G Frank Ntilikina (knee) out

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Magic at Knicks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 103, Magic 99

Money line (ML)

The KNICKS (+100) are a nice play on Martin Luther King Day opener in at even money. New York upset the Boston Celtics 105-75 Sunday. The Magic lost at the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 Saturday.

Look to the home side to win in a defensive battle Monday.

Against the spread (ATS)

The KNICKS +1.5 (-110) are the way to go, although they’re a little more expensive and you’re not really getting that much insurance going with the point and a half. It’s better to just bet the money line in this instance.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 206.5 (-110) is worth a look, even though in this day and age it is an extremely low total. However, New York’s defense is nasty. Just ask the Celtics, who only were able to muster a pre-shot clock era-like 75 points Sunday against the Knicks. New York ranks second in the NBA with just 104.1 PPG allowed, and it’s first in defensive 3-pointer percentage at 31.2%, and fourth in opponent field-goal percentage at just 44.0%. New York is very deliberate on offense, going for just 101.3 PPG to rank 29th.

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Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Orlando Magic (6-6) take on the Brooklyn Nets (7-6) Saturday night at 6 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Below, we analyze the Magic-Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Magic at Nets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Magic +310 (bet $100 to win $310 | Nets -400 (bet $4050 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Magic +9.5 (-120) | Nets -9.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Nets: Key Injuries

Magic

  • SG Evan Fournier (back) questionale
  • PG Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot) questionable
  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • C Mo Bamba (quarantine) questionable
  • PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
  • PF Chuma Okeke (knee) out

Nets

  • SG James Harden (trade) questionable
  • PG Kyrie Irving (health and safety protocols) out
  • PG Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) out

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Magic at Nets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nets 119, Magic 100

Money line (ML)

The Nets are huge money line favorites in this contest and it’s not hard to see why. They are the far superior team and they are also healthier. The Magic are missing several key pieces and have lost four straight games, all by double-digits.

There isn’t much value in betting the Nets as -400 favorites. Instead, PASS on the money line in favor of the point spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

The NETS -9.5 (+100) are less than double-digit favorites in this game and that feels far too low. The Magic have lost their last four games by a combined 105 points. They failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games and they are playing awful basketball.

Meanwhile, the Nets appear to be rejuvenated after the Harden trade and he could appear in this game. For all of those reasons, take Brooklyn to win by at least 10 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 225.5 (-110) with just enough healthy bodies available for the Magic. The Nets will carry the bulk of the scoring but are likely to rest most key starters late in the game.

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Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Orlando Magic (6-2) visit the Houston Rockets (2-4) Friday at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Magic-Rockets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Orlando has won back-to-back games entering Friday’s contest. Both were played in Cleveland against the Cavaliers with the first coming by a 20-point margin (103-83 Jan. 4) and the latter decided by 11 points (105-94 Jan. 6). The Magic suffered a big loss in the latest victory over the Cavs with starting PG Markelle Fultz suffering a season-ending torn ACL.

The Rockets have lost back-to-back games albeit to quality teams in the Dallas Mavericks (113-100 Jan. 4) and the Pacers (114-107 Jan. 6). Houston failed to cover the spread in both games. The Rockets’ issue seems to be a lack of offensive continuity as they have three players averaging over 23 points per game (G James Harden, PG John Wall and C Christian Wood) and SG Eric Gordon bringing in another 19.5 points per off the bench. Still, they rank only 18th in offensive rating and have the fewest assists per game in the NBA.

These teams split the two-game season series last year and both games were blowouts: Houston (-6.5) won 130-107 at Orlando in Dec. 2019, and the Magic (+7.5) won at Houston in March 2020.

Magic at Rockets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Magic +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Rockets -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Magic +6.5 (-120) | Rockets -6.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Rockets: Key Injuries

Magic

  • SG Evan Fournier (back) questionable
  • PG Markelle Fultz (knee) out
  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out
  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out

Rockets

  • C Christian Wood (knee) questionable
  • SF Danuel House (back) out

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Magic at Rockets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rockets 118, Magic 104

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE. Houston is the right side but no way would I recommend betting the Rockets (-240) to win straight up. The juice is too high for a team as out of sync as the Rockets.

Against the spread (ATS)

As much as I hate laying this many points, I have to take the Rockets given the Magic’s injury situation. Not only is rookie PG Cole Anthony replacing Fultz but the other backup PG in Carter-Williams is out and Fournier is dealing with a back issue.

Houston’s three-headed monster in the backcourt—Harden, Wall and Gordon—have to be able to feast in this matchup. If the Rockets don’t win and cover vs. the Magic it’s time to pump the breaks on betting them until further notice. Houston is just not clicking well enough offensively to bet this game heavy but I can put 1 unit on ROCKETS -6.5 (+100).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 225.5 (-110) since the market is hammering the Under. According to Pregame.com, this total opened at 230.5 but more than 80% of the money is on the Under so the total has been dragged down. We are getting to the party a little late so I’d probably put less on my total bet compared to the spread.

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