Rockets vs. Magic Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 26

The Houston Rockets (36-21) take on the Orlando Magic (31-26) on February 26, 2026. The matchup airs on Amazon Prime Video and SCHN.

Thursday's game between the Rockets and the Magic features the Rockets as 3-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under of 215.5.

Rockets vs. Magic Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Arena: Kia Center
• Total: 215.5 points
• Spread: Rockets -3
• Moneyline: Rockets (-152), Magic (+128)

How to watch Rockets vs. Magic

• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video, SCHN

Betting the Over/Under: Rockets vs. Magic

• In 36 of 57 games this season, the Rockets and their opponents have scored more than 215.5 points.
• The Magic have combined with their opponents to score more than 215.5 points in 48 of 57 games this season.
• These teams score a combined 229.8 points per game, 14.3 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams give up 223.7 points per game combined, 8.2 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Rockets vs. Magic

• Houston has covered 26 times in 57 matchups with a spread this season.
• The Rockets have been favored by 3 points or more 43 times this season, and covered the spread in 17 of those contests.
• The Magic have compiled a 24-33-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Orlando has covered the spread seven times this year (7-8 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
• The Magic are 13-15 against the spread, and 18-10 overall, at home this season.
• At home, Orlando is 7-12 ATS as a 3-point underdog or more.
• The Rockets are 16-14 overall, and 16-14 against the spread, away from home.
• This year Houston is 8-12 ATS as 3-point favorites or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Rockets vs. Magic

• The Rockets have won 64.7% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (33-18).
• The Magic have won seven, or 38.9%, of the 18 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -152 or shorter, Houston has a record of 29-14 (67.4% win percentage).
• Orlando has a record of 5-10, a 33.3% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +128 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The Rockets have a 60.3% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Rockets vs. Magic

• Pick ATS: Magic (+ 3)
• Pick OU: Under (215.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 105 - Rockets 104
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