Heat vs Magic NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 16
Preseason, Friday, October 16: the Heat take on the Magic in Orlando at 7:00 PM ET.
Price: Magic 58¢, Heat 42¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 10:40 AM ET)
Kalshi: Magic 56¢, Heat 44¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.
What the price says
The market makes the Magic the favorite at 58¢; the Heat are 42¢. Kalshi has the Magic 2¢ cheaper at 56¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side.
Who will play, and for how long
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most. Late minutes go to rookies and camp invites.
Availability
As of Fri 10:40 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Bam Adebayo (Heat): Day-To-Day, groin, expected back Oct 16
Anthony Black (Magic): Day-To-Day, right ankle, expected back Oct 16
Nikola Vucevic (Magic): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 16
Pelle Larsson (Heat): Day-To-Day, illness, expected back Oct 16
Dru Smith (Heat): Day-To-Day, right calf, expected back Oct 16
Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Day-To-Day, left knee, expected back Oct 16
Izaiyah Nelson (Magic): Out, left ankle, expected back Nov 1
Kylor Kelley (Heat): Day-To-Day, right calf, expected back Oct 16
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.9 min, 37.0% usage, 27.6 pts, 9.8 reb, 5.4 ast (new, was MIL)
Bam Adebayo: 32.4 min, 25.0% usage, 20.1 pts, 10.0 reb, 3.2 ast
Andrew Wiggins: 30.3 min, 19.7% usage, 15.4 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.7 ast
Davion Mitchell: 28.6 min, 13.7% usage, 9.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 6.5 ast
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 26.6 min, 18.5% usage, 13.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.4 ast (new, was DEN)
Magic
Paolo Banchero: 34.7 min, 27.6% usage, 22.2 pts, 8.4 reb, 5.2 ast
Desmond Bane: 33.6 min, 23.3% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Franz Wagner: 30.0 min, 27.0% usage, 20.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.3 ast
Anthony Black: 29.8 min, 22.2% usage, 15.0 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Jalen Suggs: 27.6 min, 22.9% usage, 13.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.5 ast
FAQ
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight?
Giannis Antetokounmpo was not on the injury report as of Fri 10:40 AM ET.
Is Paolo Banchero playing tonight?
Paolo Banchero was not on the injury report as of Fri 10:40 AM ET.
Who is favored in Heat vs Magic?
The Magic are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Heat. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Heat vs Magic?
Friday, October 16, at 7:00 PM ET, in Orlando.
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