Orlando Magic (32-37) vs Houston Rockets (44-25)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +2.5 -- Over/Under: 210 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN FL
The Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic duke it out at the Kia Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets have been in great form as they are now gunning for an eighth straight victory after outlasting the depleted 76ers in a 144-137 overtime win on Monday. Jalen Green led the team with 30 points, seven rebounds and 13 assists, Jabari Smith Jr added 30 points off the bench, Dillon Brooks scored 25 points with five assists while Tari Eason chipped in with 21 points. As a team, the Rockets shot 47 percent from the field and a sizzling 22 of 53 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 45 points in the third quarter to overcome an early 25-point deficit. Before, they played excellent defense to restrict the 76ers to just six points in overtime to cap off the impressive comeback.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in decent shape as they've won three of their last five games overall, and they will be eager to build some momentum after taking down the red-hot Cavaliers in a 108-103 road win on Sunday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 24 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists, Franz Wagner added 22 points with eight rebounds while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 16 points and 14 rebounds. As a team, the Magic shot just 42 percent from the field and 13 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and leaked 38 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 15 points. But they hung around and made their move in the second half, where they outscored the Cavaliers by 61-43 to snap their 16-game win streak. Banchero had a rough shooting night as he made just six of 22 from the field, but he came up with a key shot in the clutch and played solid defense all night.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Magic's last three games at Kia Center.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last four road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Magic have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last eight games following a road win.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 11 Wednesday games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Kia Center.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets' last five road games following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic's last six Wednesday games as home underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Rockets are still missing Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson, while the Magic are still keeping an eye on Cole Anthony, who is questionable for this one. The Rockets come into this meeting as the team in better form, but the Magic looked like a different team in their thrilling upset win over the Cavaliers in their last outing. These teams last met just over a week ago, and it was the Rockets who romped to a 97-84 win behind the strength of their defense, so something tells me that the Magic have this game circled on their calendar. I am expecting another low-scoring contest, but this time I think the Magic get their revenge and take care of business at home in a close one.
Peter’s Pick Orlando +2.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
