The Orlando Magic (7-6) and Houston Rockets (8-3) meet Sunday at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Rockets won 2-0
The Magic beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-98 Friday, failing to cover as a 14.5-point home favorite as the Under (225) cashed. F Franz Wagner led the way with 25 points as 4 Orlando players scored in double figures. The Magic have won 3 straight and 6 of their last 8 games. They are 5-3 against the spread (ATS) over that span and 5-8 ATS on the season.
The Rockets throttled the Portland Trail Blazers 140-116 Friday, covering as a 7.5-point home favorite as the Over (236.5) hit. F Kevin Durant dropped a team-high 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting. Houston’s offense is surging, having scored 122 or more in 3 straight games. The Rockets have covered in each of those contests and are 8-3 ATS.
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Magic at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:42 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Rockets -325 (bet $325 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +8.5 (-115) | Rockets -8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Magic at Rockets key injuries
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (groin) out
- F Franz Wagner (face) available)
- C Mo Wagner (knee) out
Rockets
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out
- G Fred VanVleet (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 122, Magic 110
PASS.
The Rockets (-325) are rolling and they should come out on top with ease, but they are far too expensive here.
BET ROCKETS -8.5 (-105).
Houston has been on an absolute tear. It has won 4 straight games at home with a 20.7 average margin of victory in those. The Rockets have scored at least 122 points in 4 of their last 5 games, so they should score enough to distance themselves.
The Magic will be without their second-leading scorer in Banchero. They have scored 115 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. Orlando’s main weapon has been a strong defense, but it has allowed at least 127 points in 3 of 6 road games.
Take ROCKETS -8.5 (-105).
BET OVER 228.5 (-110).
The Magic don’t play at a fast pace, but they can score. They have tallied at least 115 points in 2 of their last 3 games and are 3-3 O/U in their last 6 contests.
The Rockets have gone Over in 5 straight games and are 9-2 O/U on the season. They have the No. 1-ranked offense in the NBA. Expect Houston to keep its torrid pace. Back OVER 228.5 (-110).
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