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The Orlando Magic (31-26) are just 2.5-point underdogs against the Houston Rockets (36-21) at Kia Center on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and SCHN.
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Rockets vs. Magic Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Rockets 114, Magic 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-156)
- Total Pick: Over 215.5 (computer predicts 226.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Magic (+2.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2025 | Rockets | -7.5 | 223.5 | -312 | +250 | 117-113 HOU |
| 3/19/2025 | Rockets | -2.5 | 208.5 | -134 | +112 | 116-108 HOU |
| 3/10/2025 | Rockets | -3.5 | 210.5 | -157 | +132 | 97-84 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 26-31-0 record against the spread.
- The Rockets have a 19-28 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 24 of Houston's 57 games with a set total have hit the over (42.1%).
- The Rockets have won 33, or 64.7%, of the 51 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Houston has a record of 29-14, a 67.4% win rate, when it's favored by -156 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 24-33-0 against the spread this season.
- The Magic are 8-9 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 29 of Orlando's 57 games with a set total.
- The Magic are 7-11 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 38.9% of those games).
- Orlando has a record of 5-7 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +130 or longer (41.7%).
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Rockets vs. Magic Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Knee),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Injury Management),
Amen Thompson: Day-To-Day (Quadricep),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Magic
Magic:
Colin Castleton: Out (Thumb),
Jalen Suggs: Questionable (Back),
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)
Rockets vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and SCHN
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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