The Miami Heat and Orlando Magic will meet in the first game of their NBA seasons on Wednesday night in Orlando. The Magic come into this season with high expectations after making the playoffs a season ago and improving their roster in the offseason. They will try to start their season on the right foot against a Heat team that will try to stay competitive despite early injuries. Before tip-off in Orlando, continue reading to get my Heat vs Magic prediction.
Our Heat vs Magic Pick
- Pick: Orlando Magic -8.5
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic
- Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Heat vs Magic Odds
| Odds | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | −8.5 | −360 | Over 214.5 |
| Miami Heat | +8.5 | +280 | Under 214.5 |
Key Storylines
- Both teams are dealing with injuries heading into this game. Mo Wagner is out for Orlando and Jalen Suggs is questionable. Miami is without Tyler Herro and rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis.
- Orlando had a winning record at home last year despite a mountain of injuries impacting them throughout the season. They are in a much better place from a health standpoint than they were last season and will try to take advantage of that.
- Miami added Davion Mitchell and Norman Powell in the offseason and how they perform early in the season will be especially important with Herro out of action.
- The addition of Desmond Bane for Orlando is an interesting one. Bane was a very good second banana to Ja Morant in Memphis and he could be the difference maker in making the Magic a serious contender in the Eastern Conference.
- Guarding Bam Adebayo will be the top priority for the Magic on defense. Adebayo has a favorable matchup against Wendell Carter Jr. and Franz Wagner. Adebayo having a big game could keep the Heat in this one.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- These teams went 2-2 against each other last season.
- Both teams went 1-1 at home and on the road against each other last year.
- The Heat hold an 81-61 lead all-time over the Magic.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo (Heat) | Over 9.5 rebounds |
| Franz Wagner (Magic) | Over 5.5 rebounds |
| Nikola Jovic (Heat) | Over 8.5 points |
Heat vs Magic Model Projection
Score Projection: Orlando Magic 110 – Miami Heat 100
Win Probability: Orlando Magic 72%, Miami Heat 28%
Final Thoughts
The Orlando Magic should have a substantial advantage over the Miami Heat in this game. The lack of Tyler Herro on the perimeter for Miami should really hurt their ability to generate points from the outside. That and the stout defense of the Magic will combine to make life hard on everyone but Adebayo for the Heat. I will take the Magic to win and cover the spread on their home floor to open this season.
