Rockets vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 16

Rockets vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: SCHN and FDSFL

The Houston Rockets (8-3) take a three-game win streak into a home matchup with the Orlando Magic (7-6), winners of three straight as well. The Rockets are favorites (-8) in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET (on SCHN and FDSFL) on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The point total in the matchup is set at 224.5.

Rockets vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Rockets vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (69.4%)

Rockets vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread eight times in 11 games with a set spread.
• In the Magic's 13 games this year, they have five wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over nine times out of 13 chances this season.
• The Magic have hit the over 46.2% of the time this year (six of 13 games with a set point total).
• Houston has done a better job covering the spread on the road (5-1-0) than it has at home (3-2-0).
• When playing at home, the Rockets go over the total 60% of the time (three of five games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, eclipsing the total in 100% of games (six of six).
• Orlando's winning percentage against the spread at home is .286 (2-5-0). Away, it is .500 (3-3-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Magic games have gone over less frequently at home (two of seven, 28.6%) than away (four of six, 66.7%).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.4 points, 10.2 boards and 7.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Kevin Durant's numbers on the season are 25.1 points, 4.6 boards and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 50.5% from the floor and 42.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 made 3-pointers.
• Amen Thompson averages 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
• Jabari Smith Jr.'s numbers on the season are 14.9 points, 6.0 boards and 1.8 assists per contest, shooting 45.8% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.0 made 3-pointers.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 assists and 2.3 boards.

Magic Leaders

• Franz Wagner's numbers on the season are 22.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He is also sinking 46.9% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.7 triples.
• The Magic are receiving 15.8 points, 4.3 boards and 4.5 assists per game from Desmond Bane.
• Wendell Carter Jr.'s numbers on the season are 12.2 points, 7.5 boards and 1.8 assists per game. He is making 53.5% of his shots from the floor and 44.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 triples.
• The Magic receive 10.5 points per game from Anthony Black, plus 3.0 boards and 2.3 assists.
• Tristan da Silva's numbers on the season are 11.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He is draining 48.6% of his shots from the floor and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.0 treys.

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