LiontipsOrlando vs Houston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Orlando and Houston are two worst teams at the start of the league. Magic had just two victories in ten matches of the regular season. They managed to beat Charlotte (113:93) and Golden State (130:129). Center Moritz Wagner, who is team's leader on assists per game, is still on injuried list. Another member of the starting five, Cole Anthony, is also down with an injury.
Absence of team's leaders let 19-year old Paolo Banchero to become team's first option on the offense. First pick of the NBA Draft 2022 put up 33 points and 16 rebounds in the match against Sacramento (123:126) on November 6. Orlando find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Houston earned just one victory at the start of the regular season, beating Utah (114:108) at home on October 25. Since then, the Rockets can't find a win. Their losing streak is currently on six games. On November 6, Texas team suffered an away defeat to Minnesota (117:129).
Shooting guard Jalen Green and power smith Jabari Smith might miss the upcoming game. The Rockets are at the bottom spot in the Western Conference standings.
Trends
СтавкаBanchero to score 23 or more points
Banchero averages 22,9 points per game in the current season
СтавкаOrlando to win the first quarter
This bet played in two of three latest matches
Tip and bets
In the current season Orlando earned both of their victories at home matches. This time they are hosting the worst team of the Western Conference. We don't think that Houston has what it takes to beat Orlando at Amway Center.
Our prediction - Orlando to win the match
Magic will play without Wagner and Anthony, but even without them Orlando should be able to secure a victory at home by a comfortable margin.
Our second bet - Handicap (-4.5) points on Orlando Magic
