The Orlando Magic (46-32) visit the Houston Rockets (38-40) Tuesday night. Tip from Toyota Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Magic vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0
The Magic got back in the win column with a 113-98 win over the Chicago Bulls Sunday to cover as 7.5-point home favorites. F Paolo Banchero'scored a team-high 24 points, and 5 Magic players scored in double figures. Orlando shot 46.7% from the field in the win.
Houston has lost 5 games in a row after falling 147-136 in overtime to the Dallas Mavericks Sunday and failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog. F Dillon Brooks'scored a team-high 29 points on 5-of-6 shooting from 3, and G Fred VanVleet had a double-double with 24 points and 12 assists. Seven Rockets players scored in double figures as the team shot 49.5% from the field in the loss.