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NBA Pick
- Under 215 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets
Tuesday, April 09, 2024 – 08:00 PM ET at Toyota Center
Our AI Model likes the Rockets to only lose to the Magic by one point, 107-106. That’s 213 points. However, Caesars has a 215 line for the total. The Under is the way to go.
The Houston Rockets really developed over the last couple of months. They’re going to miss out on the playoffs after five consecutive losses, which came after an 11-game winning streak that gave Houston fans some hope.
Overall, the defense looks fatigued, and the offense isn’t getting good looks. Still, the Rockets are getting to the foul line at a high rate and aren’t turning over the ball much. They’re also still active on the offensive glass.
They’re going to want to finish the season on a high note, knowing they’ll be competing in the playoffs next season.
Magic’s Defense
On the other hand, Orlando’s defense has been pleasantly surprising. They’ve held teams to no more than 115.7 points per 100 possessions in all but one of their last 21 games. After all, the Rockets’ struggles on offense will be glaring.
That said, the Magic also haven’t been elite on the offensive end either. Over the last two games, the Magic have shot no better than a 52.3% effective field goal percentage. That’s not going to help put points on the board. Take the Under.
NBA Pick: Under 215 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
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