Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction 11/16/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Orlando Magic invade the Toyota Center to do battle with the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview 

The Orlando Magic have been in pretty good form lately as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall. They will be eager to build on their three-game win streak after sneaking past the Nets in a 105-98 win on Friday. Franz Wagner led the team with 25 points, six rebounds and five assists, Tristan da Silva added 22 points with nine rebounds while Desmond Bane chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Magic shot 46 percent from the field and 15 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and found themselves in a real arm wrestle with the Nets until they closed the final 1:49 on a 13-2 run to escape with the narrow win at home. 

Houston Rockets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been on fire as they’ve reeled off eight wins from their past nine games. They will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Trail Blazers in a 140-116 home win on Friday. Kevin Durant led the team with 30 points on 12 of 19 shooting, Alperen Sengun added 25 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists on nine of 13 shooting, Jabari Smith Jr scored 22 points on nine of 16 shooting while Amen Thompson chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Rockets shot 50 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 41 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. They dominated the second half by 71-56 to make it a complete blowout in front of a home crowd. 

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their 13 previous games against the Magic at Toyota Center following a win.
• The Magic have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a home win.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Rockets have lost four of their last five night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Magic have won each of their last three games.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Sunday games at Toyota Center.
• The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight Sunday games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Rockets’ last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of the Magic’s last five games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.

Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The Magic are still missing Paolo Banchero and Moritz Wagner, while the Rockets have ruled out Tari Eason and Dorian Finney-Smith once again. The Magic are coming into this game with plenty of momentum, but they were far from convincing in their narrow win over the lowly Nets in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Rockets have been one of the hottest teams in the league lately after smashing the Trail Blazers for their eighth win in nine games. Perhaps I would be more interested in the Magic if they had Paolo Banchero in the lineup, but as it stands, I prefer a play on the Rockets to stay hot with another win and cover at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Houston -8.5