Magic vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 3/11/2025

The Orlando Magic look for a second consecutive win on Monday visiting the Houston Rockets. Orlando is 30-35 and 8th in the Eastern Conference, 3 ½ games ahead of 10th place. Orlando snapped a five-game winning streak with a 111-109 victory on Saturday over the Milwaukee Bucks. Paolo Banchero scored 29 points to lead the Magic, while Cole Anthony scored 22. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA predictions.

Franz Wagner leads Orlando in scoring, averaging 24.9 points per game. Paolo Banchero is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 24.1 points and 4.9 assists per game. Wendell Carter Jr is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.4 rebounds per game. Orlando scores an average of 104.5 points per game, shooting 44.0% overall and 30.6% from three-point territory. 

The Houston Rockets look for a third consecutive win on Monday when hosting the Orlando Magic. Houston is 39-25 and fifth in the Western Conference, a half-game behind fourth place Memphis and three games ahead of sixth place Golden State. Houston defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 146-117 on Saturday, with Dillon Brooks scoring 27 points to lead the Rockets.

Jalen Green leads Houston in scoring, averaging 21.2 points per game. Alperen Sengun is the second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 19.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Fred VanVleet is the leader in assists, averaging 5.8 per game. Houston scores an average of 112.6 points per game, shooting 44.8% overall and 34.3% from 3-point territory.

The Houston Rockets will win and cover the number on Monday when hosting the Orlando Magic. Houston has covered the number in five of the last seven overall and four in the last five played at home. Orlando has failed to cover the number in five of the last six and the Magic have covered the number in just three of the last 11 played on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win and cover ATS 111-97.