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Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 04 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 98-116
12-25 29-30 25-34 32-27
Position#26
Record15-29
FormLLWLL
Points / game103.9
Allowed / game108.2
Orlando Magic
USA
vs
Houston Rockets 🏆
USA
Position#1
Record29-10
FormLLLLW
Points / game114.2
Allowed / game105.8
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets
24 Jan 2027
ORL v HOU
upcoming
26 Feb 2026
ORL108
HOU113
19 Mar 2025
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HOU116
25 Oct 2023
ORL116
HOU86
07 Nov 2022
ORL127
HOU134
07 Jul 2022
ORL91
HOU77
25 Feb 2022
ORL119
HOU111
18 Apr 2021
ORL110
HOU114
13 Dec 2019
ORL107
HOU130
13 Jan 2019
ORL116
HOU109
03 Jan 2018
ORL98
HOU116
06 Jan 2017
ORL93
HOU100
23 Dec 2015
ORL104
HOU101
14 Jan 2015
ORL120
HOU113
22 Oct 2014
ORL89
HOU90
07 Jul 2014
ORL87
HOU69
05 Mar 2014
ORL89
HOU101
01 Mar 2013
ORL110
HOU118
26 Oct 2012
ORL92
HOU108
26 Dec 2011
ORL104
HOU95
07 Jan 2011
ORL110
HOU95
23 Dec 2009
ORL102
HOU87
09 Oct 2009
ORL113
HOU104
22 Nov 2008
ORL95
HOU100
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
95-106
95
106
-11
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
88-95
88
95
-7
H16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
110-114
110
114
-4
A17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
94-112
94
112
-18
A21/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
97-111
97
111
-14
H23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
103-130
103
130
-27
A24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
89-107
89
107
-18
A27/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
102-89
102
89
+13
H29/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
111-117
111
117
-6
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
95-98
95
98
-3
A02/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-13
16-32
28-29
27-32
20-24
23-26
23-25
22-20
23-36
20-24
36-36
31-18
24-31
24-28
18-31
28-22
20-32
30-28
22-28
25-23
29-37
19-35
35-28
20-30
18-21
31-22
19-25
21-39
33-28
17-22
27-23
25-16
32-21
34-29
26-36
19-31
27-22
21-25
22-24
25-27
206.3Avg total
98.4Scored
107.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)103.9108.2212.2-4.334%
Season at home (20)102.8105.8208.6-3.045%
Season away (24)104.9110.3215.2-5.425%
Last 10 (10)98.4107.9206.3-9.510%
Last 5 (5)100.0108.2208.2-8.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)101.2112.7213.9-11.510%
vs Similar (9)101.0106.8207.8-5.833%
vs Weaker (1)128.0112.0240.0+16.0100%
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
108-96
108
96
+12
H14/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
124-109
124
109
+15
H16/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
W
115-111
115
111
+4
H17/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
120-99
120
99
+21
H19/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
116-122
116
122
-6
H21/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
118-128
118
128
-10
H23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
107-112
107
112
-5
A26/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
98-99
98
99
-1
A29/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
103-121
103
121
-18
A30/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
148-142 OT
148
142
+6
H01/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-23
25-26
28-20
17-27
31-16
29-27
32-29
32-37
28-25
27-30
29-24
31-32
25-26
26-24
28-34
41-15
22-37
37-26
30-31
27-28
33-23
32-29
20-35
33-41
31-28
26-30
31-30
19-24
32-12
30-26
16-31
20-30
23-27
25-32
30-28
25-34
44-37
21-35
25-29
32-21
229.6Avg total
115.7Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)114.2105.8220.0+8.374%
Season at home (20)116.8109.2226.0+7.570%
Season away (19)111.4102.2213.6+9.279%
Last 10 (10)115.7113.9229.6+1.850%
Last 5 (5)114.8120.4235.2-5.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)117.8110.8228.6+7.060%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)116.6106.9223.5+9.776%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.5-1.5Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: -3.6-3.6Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: -1.2-1.2
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
40-45
40
45
-5
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
43-50
43
50
-7
H16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
43-60
43
60
-17
A17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A21/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
50-60
50
60
-10
H23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
48-72
48
72
-24
A24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
49-43
49
43
+6
A27/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
D
50-50
50
50
+0
H29/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
66-50
66
50
+16
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
48-47
48
47
+1
A02/01
NBA
102.1Avg total
48.5Scored
53.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.756.5107.2-5.830%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.253.4103.6-3.136%-
Last 30 away (16)51.159.2110.3-8.225%-
Last 10 (10)48.553.6102.1-5.130%-
Last 5 (5)52.252.4104.6-0.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)49.759.0108.7-9.210%-
vs Similar (9)51.350.3101.7+1.067%-
vs Weaker (1)64.063.0127.0+1.0100%-
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
63-49
63
49
+14
H14/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
60-43
60
43
+17
H16/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H17/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H19/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
59-63
59
63
-4
H21/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
65-52
65
52
+13
H23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A26/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
62-38
62
38
+24
A29/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A30/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
65-72
65
72
-7
H01/01
NBA
112.4Avg total
58.5Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.754.6116.3+7.063%-
Last 30 at home (17)62.556.8119.3+5.859%-
Last 30 away (13)60.551.8112.4+8.769%-
Last 10 (10)58.553.9112.4+4.650%-
Last 5 (5)59.455.8115.2+3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)57.855.8113.6+2.060%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)62.454.4116.8+8.064%-
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: 98.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.228.5
48.1%
51.0%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.68.7
32.7%
36.1%26.1
🏀 Free throws20.515.3
74.6%
76.5%15.3
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 115.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀39%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.4 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.5 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.8 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.122.7
53.9%
51.0%45.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.515.5
35.6%
36.1%46.5
🏀 Free throws29.723.8
80.1%
76.5%23.8
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 51% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 04 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLWLLLLLLL
Houston Rockets
WLLLLLWWWW
#26
League position
#1
-9.6
Net rating
+1.8
99.5
Offensive rating
113.0
109.1
Defensive rating
111.2
48.4%
Effective FG%
53.7%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
13.8%
Turnover %
13.3%
19.5%
Off. rebound %
22.5%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.35
32.7%
3-point %
35.6%
55.1%
Assist %
53.1%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence99.5 · 113.0Defence109.1 · 111.2Shooting48.4% · 53.7%3-point %32.7% · 35.6%Ball care13.8% · 13.3%Off. rebounds19.5% · 22.5%Free throws0.24 · 0.35Form (last 10/10)10% · 50%
■ 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
DateGameScore
08/02/17Houston Rockets v Orlando Magic128-104
07/01/17Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets93-100
24/12/15Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets104-101
05/11/15Houston Rockets v Orlando Magic119-114 OT
12/10/15Houston Rockets v Orlando Magic119-123
18/03/15Houston Rockets v Orlando Magic107-94
15/01/15Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets120-113
22/10/14Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets89-90
07/07/14Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets87-69
06/03/14Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets89-101
Orlando Magiclast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/01/18ABrooklyn Nets95-98
31/12/17HMiami Heat111-117
29/12/17HDetroit Pistons102-89
27/12/17AMiami Heat89-107
24/12/17AWashington Wizards103-130
23/12/17HNew Orleans Pelicans97-111
21/12/17AChicago Bulls94-112
17/12/17ADetroit Pistons110-114
16/12/17HPortland Trail Blazers88-95
14/12/17HLos Angeles Clippers95-106
Houston Rocketslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/01/18HLos Angeles Lakers148-142 OT
30/12/17AWashington Wizards103-121
29/12/17ABoston Celtics98-99
26/12/17AOklahoma City Thunder107-112
23/12/17HLos Angeles Clippers118-128
21/12/17HLos Angeles Lakers116-122
19/12/17HUtah Jazz120-99
17/12/17HMilwaukee Bucks115-111
16/12/17HSan Antonio Spurs124-109
14/12/17HCharlotte Hornets108-96

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL34%
HomeLLLWL45%
AwayLLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games442024
Win %34%45%25%
Points / game103.9102.8104.9
Allowed / game108.2105.8110.3
Point differential-4.3-3.0-5.4
Avg total212.2208.6215.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%25%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)100% (3)38% (8)
Overtime %2%5%0%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW74%
HomeWWLLW70%
AwayWWLLL79%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games392019
Win %74%70%79%
Points / game114.2116.8111.4
Allowed / game105.8109.2102.2
Point differential+8.3+7.5+9.2
Avg total220.0226.0213.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+51%50%53%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)100% (2)60% (5)
Overtime %3%5%0%
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 Boston Celtics44341077%103.798.2+5.5
2 Golden State Warriors41311076%115.0105.7+9.4
3 Houston Rockets39291074%114.2105.8+8.3
4 Toronto Raptors40281270%111.0103.4+7.6
5 San Antonio Spurs43291467%101.998.1+3.8
6 Minnesota Timberwolves41261563%108.8106.4+2.4
7 Cleveland Cavaliers42261662%109.2107.2+2.0
8 Washington Wizards41241759%106.4104.0+2.4
9 Oklahoma City Thunder40221855%103.2100.0+3.1
10 Detroit Pistons40221855%102.3101.2+1.1
11 Portland Trail Blazers42231955%103.7101.9+1.8
12 Denver Nuggets41221954%107.0105.9+1.1
13 Indiana Pacers40211952%106.6106.4+0.2
14 Miami Heat42222052%100.2102.5-2.3
15 Milwaukee Bucks39201951%104.8106.0-1.2
16 Utah Jazz40192148%102.0101.5+0.6
17 New Orleans Pelicans40192148%110.3111.4-1.1
18 Los Angeles Clippers41192246%105.6105.9-0.3
19 Philadelphia 76ers41192246%108.2108.8-0.5
20 New York Knicks42182443%102.6104.6-2.0
21 Brooklyn Nets41172441%107.8108.9-1.1
22 Dallas Mavericks44172739%101.2102.6-1.4
23 Charlotte Hornets42162638%104.5105.9-1.3
24 Chicago Bulls43162737%101.0106.9-5.9
25 Phoenix Suns43162737%105.7112.3-6.6
26 Memphis Grizzlies43152835%99.5101.5-2.0
27 Orlando Magic44152934%103.9108.2-4.3
28 Los Angeles Lakers42132931%105.9110.1-4.3
29 Sacramento Kings43133030%96.4105.6-9.2
30 Atlanta Hawks42123029%102.9106.8-3.9
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 Magic1229253298
Houston Rockets25303427116
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