The Orlando Magic (20-29), 9-point underdogs, will travel to the Toyota Center to clash against the Houston Rockets (28-20). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 223 points and it can be seen on ATTSN Southwest at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets ATS Odds
The Rockets edged the Toronto Raptors in their last outing, 121-119, despite being 3.5-point underdogs. The Magic, on the other hand, were defeated by the Washington Wizards, 95-91, and failed to cover as 3-point underdogs. The Houston game went 12 points over the projected point total of 228, while the Orlando game went 31.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5.
The Rockets knocked down 29 of their 33 free throws (87.9 percent), while the Raptors had a turnover percentage of 16.1 (above their season average of 11.7). Orlando, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.3 (above their season average of 20.0). Houston’s Kenneth Faried led the way, recording 21 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon played a key role for Orlando with 22 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, Nikola Vucevic led the Magic to a 116-109 win. He recorded 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists. The two teams combined to score 225 points, which was over the projected point total of 215, and Orlando covered as a 5.5-point underdog. The Magic’s 29.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Rockets, who had a rate of 21.4.
Vegas is known to set the total high when the Magic are involved, as 27 of their 49 games have ended under the O/U total. Orlando heads into the contest with records of 20-29 straight up (SU) and 23-23-3 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Rockets’ 48 games, 26 have finished over the total. Further, Houston owns records of 28-20 SU and 23-24-1 ATS.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Houston ranks 25th in possessions per game (100.3) and Orlando is 28th (100.0).
Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Magic rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.4) while the Rockets rank ninth (4.8).
- Orlando ranks sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (46.6) while Houston ranks last (53.4).
- The Rockets rank first in three pointers attempted per game (44.4) while the Magic rank 15th (31.4).
- Houston ranks 13th in points off turnovers per game (16.8) while Orlando ranks 26th (14.8).
- Houston ranks 19th in fast break points per game (11.6) while Orlando ranks 28th (9.8).
- The Magic rank second in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Rockets rank 20th (7.9).
- The Magic rank fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.3) while the Rockets rank 16th (13.7).
- Orlando ranks 24th in rebounds per game (43.2) while Houston ranks 25th (41.9).
- Orlando ranks 13th in assists per game (24.5) while Houston ranks 28th (20.8).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Orlando is 8-3 and Houston is 7-2.
- The Magic are 16-13 when they reach the century mark, while the Rockets are 26-12.
- Houston is 15-9-1 ATS at home, while Orlando is 13-10-2 ATS on the road.
- In 25 road games, the Magic have 15 unders and 10 overs.
- The Rockets have 17 overs and 8 unders in 25 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Magic are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Rockets are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Orlando has 4 overs and 1 under, while Houston has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 3.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 121.6 points per game (9.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 125.8 points per game (14.9 above their season average).
