The Magic will play the Rockets on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets will take to the court on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Orlando Magic arrive at this game with a 93.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, have a 89.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic sport a 18-20 away team record. That result ranks them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets hit the floor with a 26-14 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2023-24 season ranked 5th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic sit 24th (110.6) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 16th, averaging 114.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.3 points against the Orlando Magic per game this season. That result puts them 25th in the league for the 2023-24 season. The Houston Rockets stand 16th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 113.3 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic wind down the season with a 9-7 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, have a 9-7 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 46-32 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 38-40 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye landlubbers! The Orlando Magic be takin' on the Houston Rockets... in a crucial battle for playoff seedin'. The Magic stand at 46-32 overall, while the Rockets be at 38-40.
In the Eastern Southeast, the Magic be holdin' a 9-7 record... much like the Rockets in the Western Southwest. The Magic be scorin' 110.6 points per game, while the Rockets be notchin' 114.2.
Review each team's season standings below... and check out the best bets for this matchup. Look at the prop bets too, ye scallywags! This be a showdown ye won't want to miss!
Best Magic at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Orlando Magic are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 215.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 215.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Orlando Magic are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Magic
Rockets
4/09/24 8:10pm EDT | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Orlando Magic favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Magic
Rockets
Game to Overtime
4/09/24 8:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
ORL at HOU 4/09/24 8:10pm EDT | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -120Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at HOU 4/09/24 8:10pm EDT | 108.5 o -120108.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Orlando Magic | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 29-12 | 18-23 | 9-7 | 32-20 | 110.5 | 108.5 | +2.0 | W1 | 5-5 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Orlando Magic & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
Orlando Magic & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at 8:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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