Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/25
At 8:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (+164) will travel to Houston to take on the Rockets (-197) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 213.5.
Orlando comes into this game with a record of 30-35 and is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Houston is 5th in the West with a record of 39-25 and has won two straight games.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Orlando Magic +5
This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 10th.
WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Rockets.
- Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.3% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Magic Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Magic improved to 30-35 on the season with a 111-109 win over the Bucks on Saturday. Orlando, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 220, going over the pre-game line of 216.5.
Orlando jumped out to a strong start, leading 34-20 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead to 90-76 heading into the 4th, but the Bucks went on a 13-0 run to make it 97-96. Despite the scare, the Magic held on for the win.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic to a win over the Bucks with 29 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% and shooting 56.2% overall. Cole Anthony added 22 points, making 4 threes at 66.7% and shooting 61.5% from the field.
Orlando shot 51.2% as a team, connecting on 12 threes at 37.5%. Banchero scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Franz Wagner added 7 of his 18 points in the 4th.
Despite giving up 33 points in the 4th quarter, the Magic held on for a 111-109 win over the Bucks. They allowed 109 points overall, with 20 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, and 29 in the 3rd.
Orlando’s defense allowed Milwaukee to shoot 54% from the field, including 47% from three-point range, where the Bucks made 11 threes. The Magic sent the Bucks to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Magic grabbed 29 rebounds, allowed 4 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Rockets?
Houston improved to 39-25 with a dominant 146-117 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. Playing at home, the Rockets entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with a 29-point victory. The total score of 263 points easily surpassed the O/U line of 228.5.
Houston took control early, leading 39-28 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead with a 35-30 2nd quarter and went on an 11-0 run to push the score from 62-43 to 73-43. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 109-83 lead, the Rockets closed out the game by outscoring New Orleans 37-34 in the final period.
In their 146-117 win over the Pelicans, the Rockets shot 55.6% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 42.5% clip. Dillon Brooks led the way with 27 points, knocking down 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency.
Brooks scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Aaron Holiday and Alperen Sengün added 6 points each in the final period. Holiday finished with 20 points, hitting 4 threes, and Sengün also contributed 20 points in the win.
Despite giving up 117 points, the Rockets’ defense did enough to secure the win over the Pelicans. They allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 25 points. The 4th quarter saw them allow 34 points. Overall, the Pelicans shot 48% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Rockets held New Orleans to 12 made threes on 35% shooting. The Pelicans also went 9/16 from the free-throw line. Houston gave up 18 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.