Banchero is shooting fewer shots per game since returning from the break. The difference is marginal at 18.6 FGA compared to 18.7 pre break. Most notably, he’s getting to the free throw line far more often. Over his last nine, Banchero has attempted 11.2 shots from the charity stripe, up from 7.5 before the break.

The Rockets won their second straight Saturday night, dominating New Orleans Saturday at home, 146-117. Late in the game, however, Amen Thompson sprained his ankle. He is expected to miss the next two weeks. Dillon Brooks had 27 for the Rockets.

It takes a special type of NBA fan to enjoy an Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets game, and gamblers are those types of special fans. The home team got right during the second half of last week with a pair of wins over the Pelicans – can they carry over that form and blow out a struggling squad?

Giannis Antetokounmpo, listed as questionable, opens the door for Orlando, and our expert NBA predictions expect the Magic to take full advantage of his absence.

The Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks square off Saturday evening in Milwaukee. Here's how to watch, plus betting information and other relevant tidbits.

The Orlando Magic will battle the Houston Rockets on Monday. It will be a throwdown at the Toyota Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Rockets prediction and pick. The Rockets lead the head-to-head series 39-32.