Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction: will the Rockets be closer to victory?

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on March 11. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Houston Rockets

The Rockets lost momentum in the second half of the season, but won the previous two games. Twice the Texas team faced New Orleans, which is in last place in the Western Conference. First, Houston won away - 109:97, and then was stronger at home - 146:117.

The Rockets now have a 39-25 win total. In the Western Conference standings, Houston has fallen to fifth place in the second half of the regular season. It's now far from certain that the Rockets will make the playoffs directly. The Texans are currently 3.5 wins ahead of the seventh-place Texans.

Orlando Magic

The Magic have made life as difficult as possible for themselves in the race for the playoffs. Jamal Mosley's team doesn't have much of a chance to climb into the top-6, as Orlando is 5.5 wins behind Detroit for the top-six in the Eastern Conference.

In the last game, the Magic managed to unexpectedly stop Milwaukee on the road (111:109). However, before that, the team from Florida lost five games in a row, including twice failing at home against Toronto (102:104 and 113:114) - one of the weakest teams of the current season.

H2H Meetings

This season the rivals have not met yet, and in the previous two championships they exchanged victories.

Betting Stats

• In 7 of the last 12 matches Orlando overcame the total of 212 points.
• Orlando have six defeats in their last eight matches.
• In 7 out of 11 previous home matches Houston failed to break the individual total of 109 points.
• Orlando in 8 of the last 12 away games did not overcome the mark of 103 points.

Expert Betting Tips

Orlando and Houston sit at the very top of the defense rankings this season. The Magic lead it, and the Rockets are in the top-6. Accordingly, it's highly likely that the upcoming meeting will be a low-scoring affair. Moreover, both teams have been slumping on offense this season. In addition, we bet on Houston to win. With all their problems, the Rockets look like a more balanced team than Orlando.

Total Under 212.5 for 1.91

Total Under 212.5 for 1.87

W1 for 1.57