Orlando Magic V Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM EST, 3-10-25
The Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets square off Monday at the Toyota Center in a matchup featuring two teams fighting for consistency. The Magic have struggled to build momentum, winning back-to-back games just once since Christmas. While they recently edged out the Bucks, their offensive inconsistency remains a major concern. Led by Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, Orlando is averaging just 104.6 points per game, one of the lowest marks in the league. They’ve also struggled from beyond the arc, shooting a poor 30.7% from deep. Defensively, the Magic are solid, allowing 106.2 points per game, but their inability to keep up offensively has hurt them, particularly on the road, where they’ve lost 19 of their 35 games.
The Rockets, meanwhile, have hit a rough patch, going 7-11 since late January and slipping to the fifth seed in the Western Conference. Despite that, they’ve been dominant at home, posting a 21-10 record at Toyota Center. Houston’s offense, powered by Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, is far more reliable than Orlando’s, averaging 113.2 points per game. Their biggest strength lies in rebounding, where they lead the league in offensive boards per game (14.6), which could expose Orlando’s lack of second-chance opportunities. The Rockets have also covered the spread in eight straight Monday night games against teams with a losing record. Given their home-court advantage and Orlando’s road struggles, Houston should cover the spread in this matchup.
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