Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 16, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/16/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Orlando Magic visit the Houston Rockets on Sunday at the Toyota Center. Orlando is 7–6, ninth in the East, and on a three-game winning streak after beating Brooklyn, New York, and Portland. Houston is 8–3, third in the West, and 4–1 at home after another high-scoring win against Portland. Improve your card with our free NBA picks.

Magic vs Rockets Game Information

Date & Time: Sunday, November 16, 8:00 PM ET

Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX

TV: FanDuel SN FL

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Team Breakdown Orlando Magic

Orlando averages 116.6 points per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Franz Wagner leads the team with 22.5 points per game, and Desmond Bane adds 15.5 points and 4.7 assists. Wendell Carter Jr. contributes 12.7 points and is a big presence in the paint at both ends. The Magic have shown better offensive control during their recent three-game stretch, with improved half-court execution.

Defensively, Orlando allows 113.8 points per game and averages 45.6 rebounds, 8.0 steals, and 5.6 blocks per game. Jalen Suggs averages 1.8 steals, and Goga Bitadze adds 1.3 blocks. The Magic are short-handed, with Paolo Banchero (21.7 points, 8.7 rebounds) out, along with Moritz Wagner. That removes scoring and size in a matchup where frontcourt depth matters. Betting on sports and on the Magic is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Team Breakdown Houston Rockets

Houston scores 124.0 points per game on 49.8% shooting and 43.5% from three. Kevin Durant leads the Rockets with an average of 24.6 points per game, and Alperen Sengun adds 22.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Sengun leads the Rockets in both rebounds and assists. Amen Thompson contributes 17.6 points and 5.6 assists. Houston has scored 135 or more in two straight home wins and has controlled the pace consistently during its 8–2 run.

On the defensive side, Houston allows 113.3 points and averages 49.4 rebounds, 9.2 steals, and 5.3 blocks per game. Sengun anchors the glass, and the Rockets have forced turnovers at a steady rate through the first 11 games. Houston will be without Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Fred VanVleet, but the starting five and the first three off the bench are healthy and will all play. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Rockets with the Novig promo code.

Magic vs Rockets Prediction

Orlando has played better over the last week, but losing Banchero removes scoring and a top rebounder. Houston’s offense has been far more consistent, and the Durant–Sengun duo gives the Rockets stronger scoring and playmaking while playing at home. Final Score Prediction: Houston Rockets 121, Orlando Magic 114. Make sure when you place your bet on Magic vs Rockets you are using the BetMGM bonus code.