The Rockets are all set to face off against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, Dec 11. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be shown on Spac. Houston enters this contest as 8.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 224.5. Can the Spurs come out on top as the favorite? Our Rockets vs. Spurs predictions can be found below.
Rockets vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Rockets -8.5
- Total 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 11
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston TX
- TV: Spac
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road games, San Antonio has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 103 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 0-10. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Houston has an ATS mark of 2-2-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 113 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Will the Spurs Find a Way to Win in Houston?
Heading into their matchup against the Rockets, the Spurs are 3-18 overall and are looking to snap their 16 game losing streak. When playing on the road, the Spurs are 2-8 compared to their 1-10 record at home.
In their recent game, the Spurs’ offense concluded with 112 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 110.7 points per contest. Victor Wembanyama is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 19 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Keldon Johnson brings a PPG average of 16.9 into the game.
So far, the Spurs’ defense is ranked 28th in the league at 122.8 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Spurs are causing 15.9 turnovers per game, ranking 28th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 7th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.
Is It the Rockets Game to Lose at Home?
The Rockets are looking to maintain a winning record as they enter today’s game. So far, they are 10-9 overall and are currently 8th in the Western Conference. Within their division, they are 2nd in the Southwest.
The Rockets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 114 points vs. the Nuggets. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.7% while connecting on 13 threes. Alperen Sengün is leading the team in scoring at 20.8 points per contest. Jalen Green has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 19.1 going into the game.
The Rockets’ defense is presently ranked 2nd in the league, allowing an average of 106.8 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Rockets are causing 12.4 turnovers per game, ranking 8th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 26th in rejections, averaging 4.3 blocked shots each game.
Rockets vs. Spurs Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Alperen Sengün and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. Our projections have Alperen Sengün going 9/16 from the field on his way to 22 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -120.
- The Prop: Alperen Sengün Over 21.5 Points (-120)
Rockets vs. Spurs Predictions
In this Rockets vs. Rockets matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Spurs at +8.5. While we project the Rockets to win 106-103, our recommendation is to bet on the Spurs for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224.5 and our model has the Spurs and Rockets finishing with a combined 209 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Spurs +8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook