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The Houston Rockets are without injured guards Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, but Fred VanVleet is listed as questionable to play Monday vs. Orlando Magic.

In a back-to-back home-and-away with the New Orleans Pelicans, the Houston Rockets were offered a reset. Houston struggled amid a three-game skid against the Kings, Thunder and Pacers, finishing as a -32 in that span.

The Orlando Magic will attempt to put forth another strong showing when they visit the Houston Rockets on Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

Analyzing Monday’s Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Rockets were looking for their second win in as many games of their current six-game homestand. The Rockets came into Monday's matchup at 39-25, and

With Amen Thompson out, the Rockets (-4.5) could use a boost from Fred VanVleet (questionable) when Orlando visits Houston on Monday night.

Amen Thompson is out for a bit and the Rockets have the intel to start planning a Kevin Durant trade for this summer, if they want one.