Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets: 3 things to watch, odds and prediction
Orlando Magic are on a homestand. They lost to the Houston Rockets.
Orlando Magic (2-8) and Houston Rockets (1-9) are playing tonight at 7:15 pm. Tickets cost $8-$1,433 on StubHub.
Orlando Magic are the betting favorite against Houston Rockets. The team has struggled to play with a lead this year. They have blown double-digit leads in games against the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings. The Magic have a significantly better statistical profile.
Orlando Magic lost to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. The team lost because of their poor performance in the third quarter. They turned the ball over nine times for 15 points. Orlando is 25th in turnover rate at 16.0 percent and 27th overall in points off turnovers per game.
Orlando Magic lost to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. The team struggled to get to free throws in the second half. They are third in free throw rate in NBA. Houston Rockets are the fourth best team in that category. Houston is a better team than Orlando.
Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets are playing a game. The game will be a battle of the bigs between Wendell Carter and Alperen Sengun. The Rockets like to pass the ball to S Engun to settle their offense down.
