Orlando vs Houston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA

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.