The Rockets will play the Magic on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic will tip-off on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Orlando Magic, is currently 90.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 15-13 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic come to the floor sporting a 17-9 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 18th (114.6) for average points scored per game. The Orlando Magic stand 17th, averaging 115.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.6 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 22nd in the league. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 6-5 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Orlando Magic, come to the game with a 6-5 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 33-20 overall record, while the Orlando Magic have a 28-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! Get ready for a clash between the Rockets and Magic... The Orlando Magic venue be buzzing with excitement for this showdown...
The Rockets have a 33-20 overall standing, while the Magic have 28-25... Houston has a 6-5 division record, as do the Orlando Magic... The Rockets be averaging 114.6 points per game, just shy of the Magic's 115.1...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines... We have a great sampling of prop bets for ye to plunder...
It be a battle for the ages, with both teams looking to plunder and pillage their way to victory... Will the Rockets continue their dominance or will the Magic cast a spell?... Tune in Thursday, February 26th, 2026 to find out... Arrr!
Best Rockets at Magic Odds
| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Orlando Magic are +3.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 215.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 215.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Orlando Magic are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Magic
2/26/26 7:40pm EST | -3.5 -105+3.5 -115 |
Underdog Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Orlando Magic underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic Prop Bets
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Rockets
Magic
Game to Overtime
2/26/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 108.5 o -120108.5 u -105Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 106.5 o -110106.5 u -115Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Anthony Black
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o +11515.5 u -150Bet |
Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -110Bet |
Desmond Bane
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o +11020.5 u -150Bet |
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Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Jonathan Isaac
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -130Bet |
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Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -118Bet |
Moritz Wagner
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o +11022.5 u -150Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
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Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points Scored
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -115Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -14526.5 u +110Bet |
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Anthony Black
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o +10023.5 u -130Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
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Jonathan Isaac
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1107.5 u -150Bet |
Moritz Wagner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o +10535.5 u -145Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ORL 2/26/26 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 33 | 20 | 0.623 | +7.5 | 18-7 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 19-16 | 114.6 | 109.6 | +5.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Orlando Magic | 28 | 25 | 0.528 | +12.5 | 17-9 | 10-14 | 6-5 | 19-18 | 115.1 | 115.2 | -0.1 | L1 | 5-5 |
Houston Rockets & Orlando Magic Futures Odds
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Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +10000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Orlando Magic Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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