Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The Orlando Magic (7-6) visit the Houston Rockets (8-3) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Sunday, November 16, at the Toyota Center.
The Rockets stake their strong early-season home form when they host the Magic on Sunday. Recently, they rolled to a 140-116 blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup play, turning Portland’s turnovers into easy transition points as their depth and shooting took over.
Houston literally made half of their shots in the win (50% FG), keeping their offense humming to a good tune. Through 11 games, the Rockets have produced a league-best offensive rating (126.3) behind the brilliance of stars Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Their defense, which ranks 11th in the league (114.0), is also rounding to form.
However, Houston will not be at full strength. Versatile forward Tari Eason has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a strained oblique, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Fred VanVleet are also sidelined.
As for the Magic, they have won three straight and six of their last eight after opening the season 1-4. Their most recent result was a 105-98 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets, where Franz Wagner scored 25 points.
But the Magic will be without injured key players Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and Moe Wagner against the Rockets.
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Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Form
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0.55 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 1 |
Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic Latest Matches
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Houston Rockets against Orlando Magic : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
A. Thompson
J. Okogie
ForwardJ. Smith
K. Durant
A. Black
D. Bane
ForwardT. da Silva
F. Wagner
Substitutes
J. Davison
R. Sheppard
A. Holiday
ForwardJ. Green
J. Tate
T. Jones
J. Richardson
ForwardN. Penda
J. Cain
J. Isaac
Houston Rockets - Orlando Magic Key Points
- The Rockets are coming off a 140-116 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
- The Magic are coming off a 105-98 win against the Brooklyn Nets.
- The Rockets will miss the services of Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Fred VanVleet.
- The Magic will be without Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and Moe Wagner.
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Our Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction
After a slow 1-4 start, the Magic have stabilized behind Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and a more physical defense. Still, going on the road without Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs against one of the league’s hottest, most efficient offenses is a significant challenge.
The Rockets have won three straight behind their top-ranked offensive rating. Look for KD and company to take advantage of a short-handed Magic squad. Our prediction for the Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic match is: Rockets (-7.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $300 for your Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic wager!
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