Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction for Tuesday December 9 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 12/09/2025, 01:20 AM ET

Heat Preview

The NBA Cup Quarterfinals will get underway on Tuesday with a matchup between the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic from the Kia Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Heat (14-10) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are averaging 122.3 points per contest. On Saturday, Miami trailed by 17 points at halftime and missed 22 of 31 three-point attempts during a 127-111 home loss versus Sacramento.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. led five Miami players in double figures with 27 points (9-15 FG) to go along with six rebounds and six assists. Simone Fontecchio added 20 points and seven rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench. Norman Powell scored 18 points for the Heat, who fell to 10-3 at home.

Magic Preview

The Orlando Magic have won nine of their first 13 home games and are tied with Miami for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic (14-10) rank fifth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 113.6 points per game. On Sunday, Orlando shot an ice cold 38 percent from the field during a 106-100 road loss against New York.

Orlando G Jalen Suggs tallied a team-high 17 points (1-6 3 PT) and four assists. All-Star F Paolo Banchero and G Desmond Bane scored 16 points each on a combined 11-for-26 shooting. Anthony Black added 14 points and 11 rebounds in 30 minutes off the Magic bench.

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Heat vs Magic Pick

Orlando F Franz Wagner suffered a high left ankle sprain during Sunday’s loss and is expected to miss two-to-four weeks. These two division rivals know each other well, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Heat to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 117-112. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Heat with the Thrillz promo code. Make the most of your bets on the Magic by using the sportsbook promos. Make sure when you place your Heat vs Magic bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.