A cross-conference matchup on Thursday’s NBA schedule has the Orlando Magic hosting the Houston Rockets. Orlando (31-26) is coming off back-to-back wins over the Los Angeles teams, most recently defeating the Lakers on Tuesday. Houston is also coming off back-to-back victories and knocked off Sacramento on Wednesday. The Rockets have won each of the last four matchups, including a 117-113 overtime win in Nov. 2025.
Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The Rockets are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Magic vs. Rockets odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 215.5.
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