Orlando Magic (30-35) vs. Houston Rockets (39-25)
March 10, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -4.5; Over/Under:
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The Houston Rockets play host to the Orlando Magic at the Toyota Center on Monday night. Here’s a Rockets vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have been in a rut as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. However, they will be eager to build some momentum after putting an end to a five-game slide after sneaking past the Bucks in a 111-109 road win on Saturday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 29 points on nine of 16 shooting, Cole Anthony added 22 points with nine assists while Franz Wagner chipped in with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Magic shot 51 percent from the field and 12 of 32 from the 3-point line as they took it right to the Bucks from the start and dominated the first quarter by 34-20 to take a 17-point lead. This proved to be just enough to hold off the Bucks, who rallied late to cut the lead to just two points before the clock expired.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been in decent form as they’ve won seven of their last 12 games and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Pelicans in a 146-117 home win on Saturday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 27 points on nine of 14 shooting, Alperen Sengun and Aaron Holiday each scored 20 points while Amen Thompson chipped in with 15 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists. As a team, the Rockets shot 55 percent from the field and 17 of 40 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 39 points in the first quarter. They just kept their foot on the gas until the final buzzer to finish with a season-high 146 points.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last 14 road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 13 home games against the Magic following a win.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last eight Monday games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a road win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Magic’s last four games.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last six games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Magic’s last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Rockets vs Magic Prediction
The Magic are still missing Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner for the rest of the season, while the Rockets are keeping an eye on Fred VanVleet, who has been upgraded to questionable for this game. The Magic are coming into this game fresh off a gritty win over the red-hot Bucks, but they were really struggling before that victory, so it is the Rockets who open as favorites. The Magic would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their upset win over the Bucks, but the Rockets have looked great in their last two wins. I think they represent great value at the short line at home against a shorthanded Magic squad.
