Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 9 | 2025 NBA Emirates Cup Quarterfinals

The Miami Heat will begin a four-game road trip, set to face their Florida rivals for an NBA Emirates Cup clash. Tuesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic at the Kaseya Center marks the third meeting between the two teams, with the Magic currently leading the regular-season series 2-0.

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

The Heat-Magic NBA Emirates Cup clash is set to tip off at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on Amazon Prime Video. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Moneyline: Heat (-120) vs Magic (+100)

Odds: Heat (-1.5 -106) vs Magic (+1.5 -114)

Total (O/U): Heat (o234.5 -110) vs Magic (u234.5 -112)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Preview

The Miami Heat have hit a rough patch recently, losing each of their last three games with an average differential of 9.0 points per contest. Aside from this slump, they have looked solid for most of the season with a 14-10 record, including a 3-1 showing in the 2025 NBA Emirates Cup.

The Orlando Magic are coming in with better momentum, having won four of their last six games. They also went 4-0 in the NBA Emirates Cup and finished #1 in Group B of the Eastern Conference. However, they recently suffered a huge setback in their latest loss on December 6 against the New York Knicks, with Franz Wagner suffering a high ankle sprain.

Wagner has been the biggest factor in both of the Magic’s wins over the Heat this season, averaging 28 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in those matchups. Losing him for the upcoming game is a big blow for Orlando, giving Miami a genuine opportunity to advance into the semifinals of the mid-season tournament.

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Predicted Starting 5s

Heat Starting 5

G: Davion Mitchell | G: Tyler Herro | F: Norman Powell | F: Andrew Wiggins | C: Bam Adebayo

Magic Starting 5

G: Jalen Suggs | G: Desmond Bane | F: Anthony Black | F: Paolo Banchero | C: Wendell Carter Jr.

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Betting Tips

• Anthony Black O/U 14.5 points - Take the over
• Kel’el Ware O/U 8.5 rebounds - Take the under
• Jalen Suggs O/U 5.5 assists - Take the under
• Bam Adebayo O/U 18.5 points - Take the over

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Prediction

The Miami Heat may be riding a three-game losing streak, but they still enter tonight’s matchup as the favorites because the Magic will be without Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero has been struggling badly.

Miami should also have a clear advantage in the paint. With Mo Wagner out, the Magic lose another key interior presence, which opens the door for Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware to have easier scoring opportunities.

Prediction: Expect the Heat to win by four points.