Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Preview
At 7:30 ET, the 12th-place Rockets (-142) will travel to Toronto to take on the 12th-place Raptors (+117) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 232.5 points.
SN will broadcast this game from Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are currently favored by 3 points and have a record of 18-33. Houston is 23-27 and has dropped two straight.
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Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Rockets and Raptors did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Raptors have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Rockets went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 231 points per game.
- Across their ten previous road games, Houston has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Although Toronto has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Toronto has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Today, the Rockets are 10-23 as the underdog and have lost their last two games as the underdog. On average, they have been the underdog by 3.3 points per game and have a scoring differential of -3.3 points per game in these matchups.
In their last game against the Pacers, the Rockets lost 132-129 as 8.5-point underdogs. This improved their ATS record to 27-22 for the season (9-13 on the road).
Houston’s O/U record for the season is 24-26, and 43 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s (232.5). On average, their games have finished with 226.4 points.
The Rockets are currently 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 23-27. In non-conference games, they are 7-14 compared to 16-13 against the West.
Coming into today’s game, Houston has lost two straight games. In their most recent game against the Pacers, the teams combined for 261 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 244.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Rockets are 21st in the NBA at 113.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 111.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Houston is 24th in the league at 46%. They are 13th in pace at 99.4 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, Houston is 26th in the league at 35%. They are also 25th in two-point shooting at 53%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Rockets are 9th in the league at 23.6 attempts per game. In terms of assists, Houston is 23rd in the NBA at 25.1 assists per game.
Houston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 10th in the NBA with 112.7 points allowed per game. The Houston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Houston.
Toronto is 24-27 against the spread this season, and they have failed to cover in their last three games at home. Today, they are favored by 3 points, and they are 7-10 ATS as the favorite this season.
The Raptors have gone 28-22-1 on the over/under this season, and their last four games have all gone over the O/U line. On average, their games have finished with 232.2 points.
In their most recent game, the Raptors beat the Hornets by a score of 123-117. Toronto was favored by 7 points in that game, and the O/U line was 226.5.
Toronto’s win over Charlotte improved their overall record to 18-33, which is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 12-21 and 0-11 in their division.
On the season, the Raptors are 17-17 ATS as the underdog, and they have an ATS record of 10-13 at home. In non-conference games, they are 6-12 compared to 8-20 on the road.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 111.8 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 114.5 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 21st in three-point percentage at 36%. They are also 24th in three-point makes per game (11.9). In terms of free throws, Toronto is 21st in makes (16.7) and 16th in attempts (22.4).
One area where the Raptors have excelled is in two-point shooting. They are 6th in the NBA in two-point makes per game and 15th in two-point shooting percentage. In terms of offensive rebounds, Toronto is 7th in the league.
So far this season, the Raptors have been a better defensive team at home, giving up 112.3 PPG at home compared to their overall season average of 117.7 points per game. Overall, they are the 19th ranked defensive unit in the league. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Raptors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.5% from downtown.
In spite of being 3 point underdogs, we anticipate the Rockets winning this one 115-113.
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- We like the Rockets on the moneyline (+117)
- The Rockets are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Kelly Olynyk – Trade Pending – Questionable
- Jontay Porter – Back – Questionable
- Ochai Agbaji – Trade Pending – Questionable
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Fred VanVleet – Adductor – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
