The Miami Heat and Orlando Magic begin their season this evening with a matchup at the Kia Center.
Paolo Banchero is coming off another impressive campaign, and my Heat vs Magic predictions are eyeing him to ball out in the season opener.
Read more in my NBA picks for Wednesday, October 22.
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Heat vs Magic prediction
Heat vs Magic best bet: Paolo Banchero Over 24.5 points (-115)
Paolo Banchero has been all the Orlando Magic could’ve asked for and more since he came into the league. Despite missing substantial time in 2024-25, the Duke product still put up solid numbers, averaging 25.9 points across 46 contests.
The Miami Heat are no prize defensively, and Banchero played even better at home last season, averaging 26.1 PPG. When it comes to facing the Heat, Banchero averaged 25.0 points per contest in ‘24-25 as well.
Entering a new campaign in full health is huge for the former first-overall pick, and I do think he’ll get started on the right foot. Take Banchero to have an impressive showing in front of the Orlando faithful tonight.
Heat vs Magic same-game parlay
Bam Adebayo is always a key figure for the Heat, especially as Miami heads into its first full campaign without Jimmy Butler. Last season, the big man averaged 18.1 points, but he averaged just 15.8 against the Magic.
Also, Adebayo was slightly worse on the road, putting up just under 18 PPG. I’ll take Orlando to contain the Kentucky product tonight – at least from a scoring standpoint.
Desmond Bane arrived in the offseason from the Memphis Grizzlies, and he should be a brilliant addition to the Magic. After all, he’s one of the best shooters in the Association. Bane drained 39% of his triples in ‘24-25, hitting 2.4 per contest.
Heat vs Magic SGP
- Paolo Banchero Over 25.5 points
- Bam Adebayo Under 18.5 points
- Desmond Bane Over 2.5 threes
Our "from downtown" SGP: Magic Men
Franz Wagner averaged 24.2 PPG last season, and he balled out against the Heat, putting up 26 points per night across two meetings. The German also played well at home, averaging 24.7 PPG.
Heat vs Magic SGP
- Paolo Banchero Over 24.5 points
- Bam Adebayo Under 17.5 points
- Desmond Bane Over 2.5 threes
- Franz Wagner Over 20.5 points
Heat vs Magic odds
- Spread: Heat +8 (-110) | Magic -8 (-110)
- Moneyline: Heat +280 | Magic -360
- Over/Under: Over 215 (-110) | Under 215 (-110)
Heat vs Magic betting trend to know
The Orlando Magic have hit the Game Total Under in 49 of their last 82 games (+12.70 Units / 14% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Heat vs. Magic.
How to watch Heat vs Magic
| Location | Kia Center, Orlando, FL |
| Date | Tuesday, October 22, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN-Florida, FDSN-Sun |
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