Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions March 19th 2025

Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets March 19th 2025

At 7:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-146) will take on the Orlando Magic (+123) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 3 points and have won 7 straight games. The over/under line is set at 210.5 points.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32-37. The Rockets are 2nd in the West with a record of 44-25.

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Rockets vs. Magic Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic
• Where: Orlando at Kia Center
• Date: Wednesday, March 19th
• Betting Odds HOU -3, HOU -146 | ORL +123 O/U 210.5

The Rockets Can Win If…

The Rockets improved to 44-25 on the season with a 144-137 win over the 76ers on Monday. Houston, playing at home, was favored by 17 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 281.5 went well over the 223.5 line.

After falling behind 78-57 at halftime, the Rockets stormed back with a 45-24 third quarter. The game was tied at 102 heading into the 4th, where the 76ers went on a 10-0 run. Houston responded, closing out the game with a 39-25 run of their own.

The Rockets put up 144 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 47.7% from the field. They connected on 22 threes, hitting 41.5% from deep.

Jabari Smith and Jalen Green both scored 30 points, with Smith hitting 5 threes at 71.4%. Green added 12 points in the 4th quarter. Dillon Brooks also hit 5 threes, finishing with 25 points, including 11 in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Despite a rough start, the Rockets managed to pull out a win, even while allowing 137 points to the 76ers. Houston gave up 44 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 24 points. The 76ers scored 29 in the 4th.

Philadelphia shot 50% from the field, including 49% from three, hitting 24 threes. The Rockets sent the 76ers to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. Houston finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.

• In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Houston has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 9-1 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-0 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

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The Magic Can Win If…

Orlando improved to 32-37 on the season with a 108-103 road win over Cleveland on Sunday. The Magic entered the game as +5 point underdogs and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 222.5-point line.

After trailing 38-25 after the 1st quarter, Orlando fought back. They weathered an 11-0 run by the Cavs, which extended Cleveland’s lead to 62-47. The Magic responded by outscoring the Cavs 35-23 in the 3rd quarter and 26-20 in the 4th to secure the win.

In their win over the Cavaliers, the Magic shot 42% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 41.9% clip. Paolo Banchero led the way with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting just 27.3% from the floor.

Franz Wagner added 22 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter and 8 more in the 4th. Anthony Black hit 3 threes without a miss, finishing with 17 points, including 8 in the final period.

Despite a rough start, allowing 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Magic’s defense locked in, giving up just 65 points over the final three quarters to secure a win over the Cavaliers. They allowed 22 points in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and just 20 in the 4th. Overall, they held Cleveland to 103 points on 41% shooting.

Orlando’s defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, limiting the Cavaliers to 10 threes on 25% shooting. They also sent Cleveland to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Magic recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

• Across the Magic last ten home games, the team averaged 105 points per game while allowing 106. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
• In their last three games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.

The Lean

We’re putting our money on the Rockets to win, and have the projected score sitting at 120-116. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Rockets at -3.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 210.5, and our model predicts the Rockets and Magic to score a combined 236 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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Can Magic Stop Rockets’ Win Streak Like They Did the Cavs?

Fresh off their most impressive win of the season, the Orlando Magic aim to carry that momentum into Wednesday’s showdown against the surging Houston Rockets.

Magic Snap Cavaliers’ Historic Streak

Orlando made headlines by snapping the Cleveland Cavaliers’ franchise-record 16-game winning streak with a 108-103 road victory on Sunday. The Cavaliers, who hold the NBA’s best record, suffered just their fifth home loss of the season.

The Magic (32-37) overcame a sluggish first half to outscore Cleveland 61-43 after the break. Paolo Banchero led the charge with 24 points, while Franz Wagner added 22.

“It’s a big win. Last game of the road trip. We knew this was going to be probably the toughest game coming in here on national TV against one of the better teams in the league also on a winning streak. So, big win.” — Paolo Banchero

Wendell Carter Jr. played a pivotal role, notching his ninth double-double of the season with 16 points and 14 rebounds. More importantly, he anchored a defense that held Cleveland to just 36.4% shooting from the field and a mere 26.1% from beyond the arc in the second half.

“Our defense was great. We were getting to their shooters, flying around, covering for each other. Then on offense, we just made enough plays, trusted each other, guys stepped up when they were called on to make big shots. It was a full team effort.” — Paolo Banchero

Orlando now turns its attention to Houston, looking to even the season series after falling 97-84 in their previous meeting on March 10.

Rockets Ride Seven-Game Win Streak

The Rockets (44-25) enter Wednesday’s contest on a roll, having won seven straight, including a dramatic 144-137 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Houston erased a 25-point deficit in what tied for the largest comeback win in franchise history.

Jabari Smith Jr. shined with a season-high 30 points off the bench, while Jalen Green matched him with 30 points of his own and a career-high 13 assists.

“Jabari was huge. Obviously, too many contributions to talk about across the board, but he was big.” — Rockets coach Ime Udoka

Green has been a key catalyst, scoring at least 20 points in four consecutive games. The Rockets have also been resilient despite missing rookie guard Amen Thompson, who is set to miss his sixth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. Thompson could return as early as Friday against the Miami Heat.

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Smith summed up Houston’s mindset heading into this stretch run:

“Whether we lose or win, we finna try to put a good effort out here and try to show some fight. We ain’t finna lay down. So we just kept fighting. Buckets started to come our way, and shots started to fall. We got some energy and some juice.” — Jabari Smith Jr.

With eight of their final 13 games on the road, Houston faces a tough stretch. Meanwhile, Orlando looks to keep its playoff hopes alive by securing another statement win against a top-tier opponent. If you’re looking for the best NBA picks, make sure to stay updated with the latest expert insights.