Rockets vs. Magic Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM EST•Next update in: 1 minute from now

Rockets vs. Magic preview (Feb 26). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Rockets -2.5), Jabari Smith props & Franz Wagner's status (Out - Ankle).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Magic +2.5, Total O 215.5
Key Pick:	Jabari Smith Over 14.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Franz Wagner (Out - Ankle)
Data Freshness:	13m ago (5:53 PM EST)

Houston Rockets

36-21

Feb 267:30 PM

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Orlando Magic

31-26

Orlando Magic

31-26

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Rockets win by

2.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

56%

44%

Model Picks

Magic

Magic +2.5

Total

Total O 215.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Rockets INJURIES

Steven Adams

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Wednesday (Jan. 28) that Adams underwent season-ending ankle surgery.

Jae'Sean Tate

Out

The Rockets reported on Monday (Feb. 23) that Tate will miss at least 2 weeks.

Fred VanVleet

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Magic INJURIES

Franz Wagner

Out

Wagner will be sidelined for at least 3 weeks after recent tests showed that he requires additional time and rehabilitation for soreness in his left high ankle sprain, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jalen Suggs

Questionable

The Magic have listed Suggs as Questionable for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Rockets.

Colin Castleton

Out

Castleton remains out with an injury and continues to be evaluated; return status is undetermined.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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HOU

ORL

Feb 26 ·7:30 PM

Jabari Smith

Points

Yes 14.5

HOU

ORL

Feb 26 ·7:30 PM

Desmond Bane

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

HOU

ORL

Feb 26 ·7:30 PM

Desmond Bane

Points

Yes 19.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic?

The Rockets are favored by 2.5 points (-2.5), while the Magic are underdogs +2.5 points. The moneyline is Rockets -138 and Magic +133. The total is set at 215.5 points.

Who is projected to win Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Rockets to win by 2.0 points. Win probability is 56% for the Rockets and 44% for the Magic.

What is the injury report for the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic?

The latest injury report shows Steven Adams (Out For Season – ankle), Jae'Sean Tate (Out – knee), Fred VanVleet (Out For Season – acl) for the Rockets, while Franz Wagner (Out – ankle), Jalen Suggs (Questionable – back), Colin Castleton (Out – thumb) are listed for the Magic.

What are the best bets for Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Magic +2.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic?

Top player props include Jabari Smith Over 14.5 Points, Desmond Bane Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made, Desmond Bane Over 19.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.