The Orlando Magic are hosting the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Rockets are 2.5-point road favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook, with the total set at 215.5 points. Let’s take a look at the best player props to target for the game.
Rockets vs. Magic Best Prop Bets
Alperen Sengun to Record a Double-Double (+134)
Alperen Sengun and the Rockets are having a great season. Houston is currently third in the Western Conference standings. Sengun has played a starring role in the squad’s success, leading the team in both rebounds and assists per game. Sengun has been fantastic in every facet, ranking 31st in the NBA in scoring (20.5), 12th in rebounding (9.2), and 15th in assists (6.4). Sengun has 25 double-doubles this season, the ninth-most in the NBA. It’s a nice feeling backing Sengun to record a double-double, knowing that he can double digits in all three categories.
Sengun is virtually guaranteed to reach double figures in scoring. He has scored at least 10 points in 10 of his last 11 games. Sengun already has two triple-doubles in February, including Wednesday night against the Kings. The Rockets are the league’s top rebounding team, leading the NBA in rebound differential. In the first matchup against Orlando this season, Sengun piled up 30 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. Expect him to deliver another great performance and record a double-double on Thursday night.
Paolo Banchero Under 7.5 Rebounds (-108)
Paolo Banchero has played some terrific basketball of late. He is coming off a 36-point performance against the Lakers on Tuesday night. The Magic will need him to score in this game against the Rockets. However, it could be a quiet night on the glass for Banchero. The Rockets are the best rebounding team in the NBA, leading the league in boards per game and rebound percentage.
Banchero’s rebounding numbers have taken a notable dip this month. He’s averaging just 7.4 rebounds per game in February, compared to 9.2 boards per night in January. The Magic will need Banchero’s offense against the Rockets, and the former first overall pick will have to put in some tough shifts defending Kevin Durant on the other end. He likely won’t exhaust a lot of his energy crashing the boards with such a hefty workload. The best rebounding team in the NBA should hold Banchero under 7.5 rebounds on Thursday night.
