Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction 3/10/25 NBA Picks

Houston Rockets (39-25) vs Orlando Magic (30-35)

Game Info: Monday, March 10, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))

Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -5.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets meet Monday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview 

The Orlando Magic lost to the Bulls, beat the Bucks, and they play the Pelicans, Timberwolves, and Cavs next. The Magic have won two straight games just once since Christmas. 

The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 106.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 24.7 points and 4.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.3 points and 7 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview 

The Houston Rockets lost to the Pacers, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Suns, Mavericks, and Bulls next. The Rockets are 7-11 since January 30 and have dropped to the fifth seed in the West. 

The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.3 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

  • The Magic have lost each of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
  • The Rockets have won each of their 12 previous games against the Magic at Toyota Center following a win.
  • The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last eight Monday night games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Magic have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games following a road win.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The road team has won each of the Magic's last six games.
  • The Rockets have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
  • The Rockets rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.2%).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.0).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.8).

Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Injury Report 

The Rockets will be without Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson, while Fred VanVleet is questionable.

The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction

I’ve been fading the Magic for a while now and that’s not going to stop here. Since getting healthier, the Magic have been awful, as they can’t score the ball with any consistency. The Magic have seen 19 of their 35 losses come on the road and they’re 29-35-1 ATS on the season. The Rockets got some of their confidence back after beating the Pelicans twice. The Rockets are 21-10 SU at home. This line isn’t big enough for me to even consider plugging my nose and taking the Magic. Give me the Rockets and the reasonable chalk on Monday night.

Randy’s Pick Houston Rockets -5.5

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