San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Rockets versus the Spurs? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSSW. The game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX.
The over/under for this Southwest division contest is set at 228 points, with the Spurs being the favored team playing at home against the Rockets. Check out BetCoco for San Antonio Spurs – Houston Rockets odds
San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Rockets and Spurs did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Rockets have a record of 2-1. The Rockets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 237 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Across the Spurs last ten home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 125. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Spurs struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Houston is coming off a defeat in their latest game against the Orlando Magic, with a final score of 116-86. The total points scored in the game fell short of the over/under line of 219.5, totaling 202 points. Despite being the underdog with a spread of +4.5, the Rockets did not cover the spread.
Against Orlando, the Rockets were led by Dillon Brooks, who scored 14 points, collected 4 rebounds, and achieved 2 assists. Alperen Sengün also contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
On defense vs. the Magic, the Houston Rockets recorded 18 turnovers, 3 blocked shots, and allowed 116 points in their most recent game.
San Antonio is coming off a loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their most recent game, with a final score of 126-119. Despite being considered the underdog with a spread of +4.5, the Spurs exceeded expectations. The game’s over under line was set at 230.5, and the final score surpassed this line.
Leading the Spurs against the Mavericks, Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs emerged as the team’s leading scorer in the most recent game, with 23 points. Following closely behind, Keldon Johnson, the second leading scorer, provided 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Defensively, the Spurs allowed 126 points in their most recent game against the Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, they recorded 8 steals and forced 19 turnovers.
In spite of being 1.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Rockets winning this one 106-103.
San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- We like the Rockets on the moneyline (+104)
- The Rockets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NBA model projects 209 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Devonte’ Graham – Suspension – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Jock Landale – Head – Out
- Tari Eason – Lower Leg – Out
