The Houston Rockets will take on the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at the Amway Center. Orlando is 13-47 overall and 5-21 at home, while the Rockets are 15-43 overall and 7-25 on the road. Houston has the NBA‘s longest active losing streak at seven games.
Orlando is favored by four points in the latest Magic vs. Rockets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at 232.5. Before entering any Rockets vs. Magic picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Magic vs. Rockets. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Magic vs. Rockets:
- Magic vs. Rockets spread: Magic -4
- Magic vs. Rockets over-under: 232.5 points
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What you need to know about the Magic
Orlando will enter the post-All-Star break schedule on a four-game losing skid, which was capped by a 130-109 loss at home against Atlanta on Feb. 16. The Magic allowed an average of 124.3 points per game during that four-game losing streak. Franz Wagner has started all 60 games for Orlando and led NBA rookies in total points scored through Week 18.
Wagner is averaging 15.6 points per game, which ranks second on the team behind Cole Anthony (17.7). The Magic are hoping to have reserve guard R.J. Hampton back from a knee injury on Friday night, as he has been out for the last 14 games. Orlando has struggled at home this season, going 5-21 in its 26 games.
What you need to know about the Rockets
Houston returns from the All-Star break on a seven-game losing streak and has lost 11 of its last 12 games. The Rockets rank dead-last in the NBA in defensive rating (116.4). They will enter this game with some confidence, though, as they have won their past three meetings with Orlando.
Eric Gordon scored 24 points, including a game-winner with 1.6 seconds remaining, in a 118-116 win over the Magic on Dec. 3. Guard Dennis Schroder has made three appearances with Houston since being acquired from Boston at the trade deadline. He scored 22 points against Orlando in a 116-83 Celtics win on Feb. 6.
How to make Magic vs. Rockets picks
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