Rockets vs. Magic NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for April 9

Rockets vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: Space City Home Network and BSFL

The Houston Rockets (38-40) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (46-32) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Toyota Center as just 3-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on Space City Home Network and BSFL. The matchup has an over/under of 215.5.

Rockets vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Rockets vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

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Rockets vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Magic have compiled a 50-28-0 record against the spread this season.
• In the Rockets' 78 games this year, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Magic have hit the over 34 times this season.
• Rockets games this season have eclipsed the over/under 48.7% of the time (38 out of 78 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, Orlando sports a better record against the spread (27-13-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (23-15-0).
• The Magic have exceeded the total in 16 of 40 home games (40%). They've fared better in away games, going over the total in 18 of 38 matchups (47.4%).
• Houston's winning percentage against the spread at home is .650 (26-13-1). On the road, it is .421 (16-21-1).
• Rockets games have gone above the over/under 47.5% of the time at home (19 of 40), and 50% of the time on the road (19 of 38).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero's numbers on the season are 22.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest, shooting 45.9% from the floor and 34.3% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.
• Cole Anthony is averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 assists and 3.9 boards.
• Jalen Suggs is averaging 12.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals (eighth in league) and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Moritz Wagner is averaging 10.8 points, 4.4 boards and 1.2 assists.
• Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 11.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Rockets Leaders

• Fred VanVleet is averaging 16.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists for the Rockets.
• The Rockets are receiving 19.9 points, 5.2 boards and 3.6 assists per game from Jalen Green.
• Dillon Brooks' numbers on the season are 12.8 points, 3.4 boards and 1.7 assists per game. He is draining 43.1% of his shots from the floor and 36.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.9 triples.
• Per game, Amen Thompson provides the Rockets 9.1 points, 6.3 boards and 2.4 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Per game, Aaron Holiday gets the Rockets 6.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks.

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