Looks like the line is set around 8.5, with the season averages for both sides equaling 8.7, however I see an easy cover for the Rockets and a play on -20.
Both sides are pretty even on shooting and free throw percentage, but it is in the steals and particularly the three point shots made per game where I think the Rockets can blow the Magic out.
If the Rockets come out fast as we know they will and start making some threes and getting to a 10+ lead, this game could get ugly by the third quarter.
Houston have the Lakers breathing down their necks for 8th position, whilst the Magic have nothing to play for and are a nothing team.
Houston -8.5 ***
Houston -19.5 *
Both sides are pretty even on shooting and free throw percentage, but it is in the steals and particularly the three point shots made per game where I think the Rockets can blow the Magic out.
If the Rockets come out fast as we know they will and start making some threes and getting to a 10+ lead, this game could get ugly by the third quarter.
Houston have the Lakers breathing down their necks for 8th position, whilst the Magic have nothing to play for and are a nothing team.
Houston -8.5 ***
Houston -19.5 *