Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Mar 2025

Points to Flow Between Rockets and Magic

Let’s go for Over 209 when the Rockets face the Magic. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -110.

97-84 Triumph for Rockets in Previous H2H Matchup

Houston Rockets have won their previous seven games. The latest was a 144-137 (OT) home triumph at Toyota Center against Philadelphia 76ers. Jabari Smith scored 30 points, with Jalen Green getting 30 and Dillon Brooks 25.

Orlando Magic have suffered five home defeats on the bounce. Their last victory was a 108-103 road success at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against Cleveland Cavaliers. Paolo Banchero recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Franz Wagner scored 22 points and Anthony Black on 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have beaten the Magic in their last two meetings, winning by 118-106 and 97-84 scorelines. Both matchups were played at Toyota Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Rockets have won six.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 119.0 points, 51.9 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 47.4% from the field and 69.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 111.4 points and 39.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 20.2 points, 5.2 assists and 3.1 (34.8%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun averages 8.9 rebounds.

The Magic have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.2 points, 37.7 rebounds, 21.3 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.6 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 30.6 points, 4.4 assists and 2.5 (37.9%) 3-pointers made, while Wendell Carter Jr. has an average of 7.6 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason, Alperen Sengun.

Orlando Magic lineup: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Paolo Banchero, Cory Joseph, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr..

Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

We’re heading to the totals after finding that the line is set at a generous 209 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this NBA contest.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together NBA forecasts. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Rockets vs Magic stats:

• The 209 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Rockets games on the road.
• The 209 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
• The 209 line has been covered in the last 4 Rockets games.
• The 209 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Magic games.
• The 209 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Magic games.
• The 209 line has been covered in the last 2 Magic games.

Over 209 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Secure more desirable odds by moving the line when you place an Over bet. You can choose from a range of options on the Totals until you’re happy with your wager.

Best Bet

Over 209 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 18.5 Points -103

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has an average of 26 points in the past 4 games on the road. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -103 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Alperen Sengun Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-106

Under 18.5

-125

Assists

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-128

Rebounds

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-135

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Jalen Green Over 5.5 Rebounds -100

Jalen Green (Rockets) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 6 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get -100 that he goes over the line.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-127

Under 21.5

-105

Assists

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-175

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-105

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 111 - 105 Magic

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Rockets. Backing them to win 111-105 means you can land a potential monster return.

Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Houston Rockets as -139 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 58% likely to win. For those wanting to back Orlando Magic, you will find +118 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 209.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 209.5 selection is available to back at -110.

The Rockets can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are -135 favorites. The Magic are +105 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most basketball contests. The betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Rockets

-139

Magic

+118

Point Spread

Rockets -2.5

-110

Magic +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 209.5

-110

Over 209.5

-110

Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Paolo Banchero is available at -114 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-118

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 21.5

-127

Under 21.5

-105

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 21.5

-127

Under 21.5

-105

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 18.5

-106

Under 18.5

-125

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-118

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-132

Under 12.5

-100

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-128

Under 12.5

-104

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-118

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-114

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 7.5

-128

Under 7.5

-104

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-175

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-128

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

+102

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+106

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 2.5

+134

Under 2.5

-175

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-135

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 7.5

-127

Under 7.5

-105

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 7.5

+105

Under 7.5

-139

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 7.5

-143

Under 7.5

+108

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 6.5

+112

Under 6.5

-149

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-139

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-105

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+106

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-116

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Orlando Magic Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 209: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 209 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.00 pts and allowed 111.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.70 pts and allowed 115.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 216.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 215.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 209: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 209 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.20 pts and allowed 110.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 106.90 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.50 (69.05%)
• Rebounds: Total 51.9, Offensive 16.30, Defensive 35.60
• Assists: 25.60
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.50 (70.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 46, Offensive 14.80, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.70 (81.5%)
• Rebounds: Total 37.7, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 28.20
• Assists: 21.30
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 12.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.30 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.00 (78.43%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 30.40
• Assists: 22.60
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

5 Paolo Banchero

10 Cory Joseph

22 Franz Wagner

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

17 Tari Eason

28 Alperen Sengun

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak