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Orlando (7-6) at Houston (8-3)
- When: Nov 16 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX, USA
- TV: SCHN
Orlando vs Houston Preview & Prediction
Spread: Houston -7.5
Moneyline: Houston (-285)
Total: 226.0
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Houston enters as a 7.5 point favorite and continues to look like one of the league’s most efficient offensive machines. Their recipe is simple but devastating: protect the ball, win the glass, and share the scoring load. In Friday’s blowout over Portland, they turned it over just six times, won the rebounding battle again, and fired up 17 more shot attempts than the Blazers.
Ime Udoka’s offense thrives on spacing and quick decisions, and when Houston avoids over-dribbling, they generate clean looks all night. Seven players hit double figures last game, and Alperen Sengun’s playmaking out of the post continues to unlock everything. With this level of balance and ball security, Houston becomes incredibly difficult to slow down.
Rockets Player Prop Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 6.5 Assists – His passing has been the hub of this offense, and Orlando’s defensive rotations leave windows for interior playmaking.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Orlando comes in off a gritty 105 98 win over Brooklyn, despite missing Paolo Banchero. The Magic turned to Tristan da Silva, who responded with a breakout performance, 22 points, nine rebounds, and five triples. Orlando hopes his FIBA confidence carries over as Banchero remains sidelined indefinitely.
The Magic rely heavily on physicality, defense, and depth, but without their star forward, generating consistent halfcourt offense becomes trickier. They’ll need another assertive game from da Silva plus strong shot creation from the guard rotation to keep pace with a Houston team that rarely beats itself.
Magic Player Prop Pick: Tristan da Silva Over 11.5 Points – With Banchero out, his usage should stay elevated, and Houston’s pace creates extra scoring chances.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
Houston’s pace, ball movement, and turnover discipline make them a tough ask for an Orlando squad missing its top weapon. The Rockets’ depth and efficiency should control the night, especially at home.
Final Score: Rockets 121, Magic 110
Lean: Houston -7.5
Total: Over 226.0
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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