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Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 07 Jan 2017
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 93-100
22-19 30-25 23-35 18-21
Position#26
Record18-26
FormWLLWL
Points / game99.1
Allowed / game104.0
vs
Position#3
Record32-11
FormWWWWW
Points / game114.9
Allowed / game107.4
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets
24 Jan 2027
ORL v HOU
upcoming
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25 Feb 2022
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18 Apr 2021
ORL110
HOU114
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ORL107
HOU130
13 Jan 2019
ORL116
HOU109
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HOU101
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23 Dec 2009
ORL102
HOU87
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HOU104
22 Nov 2008
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Houston Rockets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
118-111
118
111
+7
H17/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
79-109
79
109
-30
H18/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
136-130 OT
136
130
+6
A21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
95-106
95
106
-11
A23/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
109-90
109
90
+19
H24/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
112-102
112
102
+10
H27/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
101-120
101
120
-19
H29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#15
L
104-117
104
117
-13
A01/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
115-103
115
103
+12
A03/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#11
L
92-111
92
111
-19
H05/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-28
28-24
30-30
35-29
30-23
21-32
13-29
15-25
27-28
30-36
28-25
24-20
19-27
28-30
25-24
23-25
30-14
27-26
29-29
23-21
36-18
32-25
28-28
16-31
28-32
27-30
13-35
33-23
17-27
34-35
22-27
31-28
33-32
34-27
25-21
23-23
26-23
21-29
18-26
27-33
216.0Avg total
106.1Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)99.1104.0203.1-4.941%
Season at home (23)98.2103.0201.2-4.739%
Season away (21)100.1105.2205.3-5.143%
Last 10 (10)106.1109.9216.0-3.850%
Last 5 (5)104.8110.6215.4-5.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)99.8106.2206.0-6.435%
vs Similar (7)103.496.7200.1+6.771%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
111-109 OT
111
109
+2
A18/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
100-102
100
102
-2
H21/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
125-111
125
111
+14
A22/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
109-115
109
115
-6
A24/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
131-115
131
115
+16
H27/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
123-107
123
107
+16
A28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
140-116
140
116
+24
H31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
129-122
129
122
+7
H01/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
W
101-91
101
91
+10
H03/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
118-116
118
116
+2
H06/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-24
16-33
23-23
28-15
24-26
21-26
33-19
22-31
30-26
31-29
30-29
34-27
31-25
18-29
26-23
34-38
39-23
30-20
38-37
24-35
31-31
35-16
32-27
25-33
37-23
37-34
34-41
32-18
27-32
42-23
30-37
30-30
14-29
27-24
37-17
23-21
33-38
34-18
30-27
21-33
229.1Avg total
118.7Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)114.9107.4222.3+7.574%
Season at home (21)117.6106.3223.9+11.381%
Season away (22)112.3108.5220.9+3.868%
Last 10 (10)118.7110.4229.1+8.380%
Last 5 (5)122.2110.4232.6+11.8100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)132.0127.0259.0+5.0100%
vs Similar (9)107.0106.3213.3+0.756%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)119.2105.9225.2+13.390%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +1.9+1.9Q1: +1.7+1.7Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q3Q3: -4.3-4.3Q3: +3.3+3.3Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: -0.8-0.8
Orlando MagicHouston Rockets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H17/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
51-55
51
55
-4
H18/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
57-64
57
64
-7
A21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
47-57
47
57
-10
A23/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
57-40
57
40
+17
H24/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
68-43
68
43
+25
H27/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#15
L
51-62
51
62
-11
A01/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
67-59
67
59
+8
A03/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#11
L
47-52
47
52
-5
H05/01
NBA
109.9Avg total
55.3Scored
54.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.752.0103.7-0.440%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.351.9102.2-1.631%-
Last 30 away (14)53.252.1105.4+1.150%-
Last 10 (10)55.354.6109.9+0.740%-
Last 5 (5)57.655.6113.2+2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)51.753.0104.7-1.435%-
vs Similar (7)51.748.7100.4+3.057%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
44-57
44
57
-13
A18/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H21/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
61-55
61
55
+6
A22/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
49-54
49
54
-5
A24/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
69-43
69
43
+26
H27/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
66-47
66
47
+19
A28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
74-57
74
57
+17
H31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
69-55
69
55
+14
H01/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
L
41-53
41
53
-12
H03/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
67-56
67
56
+11
H06/01
NBA
111.4Avg total
58.5Scored
52.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.153.1112.2+5.970%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.850.9109.7+7.971%-
Last 30 away (13)59.456.1115.5+3.369%-
Last 10 (10)58.552.9111.4+5.660%-
Last 5 (5)63.453.6117.0+9.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)64.059.0123.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar (9)51.753.2104.9-1.644%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)62.152.8114.9+9.480%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 106.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.2 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.9 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.0 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.732.6
52.0%
50.2%65.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.39.3
32.9%
35.7%27.9
🏀 Free throws17.313.0
75.1%
77.0%13.0
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 118.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.0 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.5 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.125.5
56.5%
50.2%51.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.715.5
36.3%
35.7%46.5
🏀 Free throws26.921.2
78.8%
77.0%21.2
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 07 Jan 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LWLLWWLWLW
Houston Rockets
WWWWWWLWLW
#26
League position
#3
-3.8
Net rating
+8.1
104.9
Offensive rating
115.6
108.7
Defensive rating
107.5
51.2%
Effective FG%
55.5%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.0%
12.6%
Turnover %
13.6%
21.3%
Off. rebound %
23.7%
0.19
Free-throw rate
0.31
32.9%
3-point %
36.3%
55.4%
Assist %
64.9%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence104.9 · 115.6Defence108.7 · 107.5Shooting51.2% · 55.5%3-point %32.9% · 36.3%Ball care12.6% · 13.6%Off. rebounds21.3% · 23.7%Free throws0.19 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)50% · 80%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Houston Rockets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Orlando Magic wins
6
Houston Rockets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/01/17HAtlanta Hawks92-111
03/01/17ANew York Knicks115-103
01/01/17AIndiana Pacers104-117
29/12/16HCharlotte Hornets101-120
27/12/16HMemphis Grizzlies112-102
24/12/16HLos Angeles Lakers109-90
23/12/16ANew York Knicks95-106
21/12/16AMiami Heat136-130 OT
18/12/16HToronto Raptors79-109
17/12/16HBrooklyn Nets118-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/01/17HOklahoma City Thunder118-116
03/01/17HWashington Wizards101-91
01/01/17HNew York Knicks129-122
31/12/16HLos Angeles Clippers140-116
28/12/16ADallas Mavericks123-107
27/12/16HPhoenix Suns131-115
24/12/16AMemphis Grizzlies109-115
22/12/16APhoenix Suns125-111
21/12/16HSan Antonio Spurs100-102
18/12/16AMinnesota Timberwolves111-109 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL41%
HomeLWWLL39%
AwayWWLLW43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games442321
Win %41%39%43%
Points / game99.198.2100.1
Allowed / game104.0103.0105.2
Point differential-4.9-4.7-5.1
Avg total203.1201.2205.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%9%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)40% (5)40% (5)
Overtime %5%4%5%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW74%
HomeWWWWW81%
AwayWWWLW68%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432122
Win %74%81%68%
Points / game114.9117.6112.3
Allowed / game107.4106.3108.5
Point differential+7.5+11.3+3.8
Avg total222.3223.9220.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+42%48%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won82% (11)80% (5)83% (6)
Overtime %7%5%9%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors4337686%116.7104.5+12.2
2 San Antonio Spurs4233979%104.897.2+7.6
3 Houston Rockets43321174%114.9107.4+7.5
4 Cleveland Cavaliers40281270%108.6103.6+5.0
5 Toronto Raptors41271466%108.7102.9+5.8
6 Boston Celtics42261662%106.2103.4+2.8
7 Los Angeles Clippers44271761%106.0102.9+3.1
8 Memphis Grizzlies44261859%100.099.0+1.0
9 Utah Jazz43251858%98.895.2+3.6
10 Atlanta Hawks43251858%101.7101.5+0.2
11 Oklahoma City Thunder41231856%106.1104.9+1.2
12 Milwaukee Bucks40211952%102.7101.5+1.1
13 Charlotte Hornets44232152%103.5102.8+0.7
14 Indiana Pacers43222151%105.6106.0-0.4
15 Chicago Bulls43212249%101.7100.9+0.8
16 Washington Wizards41202149%105.3104.9+0.4
17 New York Knicks41202149%105.9108.2-2.3
18 Detroit Pistons44202445%98.998.3+0.6
19 Portland Trail Blazers45202544%106.8109.7-2.8
20 Sacramento Kings40172342%102.2104.6-2.4
21 Denver Nuggets44182641%107.4109.6-2.2
22 Orlando Magic44182641%99.1104.0-4.9
23 Minnesota Timberwolves42162638%102.9103.2-0.3
24 Phoenix Suns43162737%105.3110.5-5.1
25 New Orleans Pelicans43152835%102.5106.1-3.5
26 Miami Heat45153033%99.5101.3-1.8
27 Los Angeles Lakers47153232%104.9109.9-5.0
28 Dallas Mavericks43133030%95.3101.1-5.8
29 Philadelphia 76ers40112928%98.4106.2-7.8
30 Brooklyn Nets4093122%104.9113.8-8.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic2230231893
Houston Rockets19253521100
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