The Houston Rockets will start their 2023-2024 season on the road against the Orlando Magic. In the past, the Rockets have had more success than the Magic, winning 10 of their last 14 meetings. However, the Magic have struggled against Eastern Conference opponents, losing 14 of their last 19 games.
The game will start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Amway Center. The Magic are favored to win by 4 points, and the over/under is set at 220.5 points. Before making any predictions, it’s recommended to see the NBA predictions from the SportsLine computer model.
By simulating every NBA game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has been highly profitable for $100 players, earning over $10,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. This season, the model had a remarkable record of 72-38 on all top-rated NBA picks, resulting in nearly $2,900 in returns. Following the model’s picks has proven to be a successful strategy.
The model’s latest focus is on the Houston vs. Orlando game. You can find the picks on SportsLine. Here are the NBA betting lines for Magic vs. Rockets:
- Magic vs. Rockets spread: Magic -4
- Magic vs. Rockets over/under: 220.5 points
- Magic vs. Rockets money line: Magic: -169, Rockets: +143
- Magic vs. Rockets picks: See picks here
What you need to know about the Magic
The Orlando Magic have an exciting young core, led by forward Paolo Banchero. Banchero performed well in his rookie season, averaging 20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. He also had a field goal percentage of 42.7%.
Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr., and Markelle Fultz are other players who can contribute offensively for the Magic. In their previous season, the Magic had a profitable record at home, going 5-1-1 against the spread in their last seven home games.
What you need to know about the Rockets
The Houston Rockets had a disappointing record of 22-60 last season, and they will be looking to start this season with a win. The Rockets had a low scoring average of 110.7 points per game, ranking 28th in the NBA.
In the offseason, the Rockets made a significant acquisition by signing Dillon Brooks to a four-year, $80 million deal. Brooks is known for his defensive skills but has also shown the ability to make 3-pointers, shooting 34.2% from behind the arc throughout his career. Last season, Brooks averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists with the Memphis Grizzlies.
How to make Magic vs. Rockets picks
The model has simulated the Magic vs. Rockets game 10,000 times, and the results suggest that the total score will go over the set line. Additionally, the model has generated a point-spread pick that has been successful in over 50% of simulations. To see the pick, visit SportsLine.
To find out who will win between the Rockets and Magic and which side of the spread is likely to be correct, visit SportsLine to see the picks from the model that has been on a 72-39 roll.
