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2022 NBA Handicapping
(1-9) Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic (2-8)
Date: Monday, November 7th
Time: 7:15 PM EST
Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
NBA Moneyline Odds: Rockets +163 | Magic -182 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: ORL -4.5
NBA Betting Total: 227
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The road Rockets enter 1-9 straight up and 4-5-1 against the spread so far this season. They’re coming off of 129-117 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ahead of which they were 8-point underdogs and failed to cover.
The home Magic enter 2-8 straight up and 4-5-1 against the spread on the year. They’re coming off of a 126-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings, ahead of which they were 4.5-point underdogs and covered.
This is the first matchup between these two teams in 2022-23.
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets aren’t a competitive team this season. They have some young talent to build around, but winning games clearly is not a priority—a common theme considering this group has been the worst in the NBA over the last two seasons.
The Rockets enter this contest scoring 108 points per contest. That number puts them in the No. 27 spot just about 12 percent of the way through the 2022-23 campaign.
In terms of Offensive Efficiency, Houston averages 103.3 points per 100 possessions. That number is good enough for 28th.
Defensively, the Rockets give up 117 points per game—a number that places them in the 25th spot across the league.
In terms of Defensive Efficiency, the Rockets give up 103.3 points per 100 possessions, which puts them in 25th.
The Rockets will be without TyTy Washington and Jae’Sean Tate for this one. Jabari Smith is listed as probably as of this writing on Sunday.
Orlando Magic
Orlando continues to be enamored with its No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero. On the year, the young star is averaging 22.9 points on 45.8 percent field-goal shooting while collecting 8.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game along with 1.0 blocks.
The Magic enter this contest scoring 110 points per contest. That number puts them in the No. 22 spot just about 10 percent of the way through the season.
In terms of Offensive Efficiency, Orlando averages 107.2 points per 100 possessions. That number is good enough for 23rd.
Defensively, the Magic give up 114.3 points per game—a number that places them in the 17th spot across the league.
In terms of Defensive Efficiency, the Magic give up 109.5 points per 100 possessions, which puts them in 17th.
Entering Monday’s game, Markelle Fultz is listed as out. So is Gary Harris, Mo Wagner, Cole Anthony and, as always, Jonathan Isaac.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Rockets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Rockets are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
- Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Magic are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Free Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic NBA Prediction:
Neither of these teams will strike fear into each other’s souls, but the Magic will have the best player on the floor in this one.
Counting on a rookie to be just that is never a safe bet, but in a battle of two teams without much to play for, that has to count for something.
Orlando wins this one and covers. I see a low-scoring affair taking place, and definitely not because the defense is great. This one could be sloppy.
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