The Spurs and Houston Rockets will matchup on Friday, Oct 27. Tip-off for the game is 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSSW. San Antonio is favored by 2.5 points in this game, and the total is 226. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Spurs vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Spurs VS. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Spurs -2.5
- Total 226
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Oct 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- TV: BSSW
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Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Rockets last ten road games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Spurs Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Spurs have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough in San Antonio?
The Rockets’ previous game came against the Magic, in which they were defeated with a final score of 116-86. The total combined score of the game was 202, falling short of the over under line of 219.5. Despite being considered the underdog, the Rockets had a spread of +4.5, but they did not cover it.
Offensively, the Houston Rockets had a free throw shooting percentage of 62.5%, making 10 of their 16 attempts. They also had a field goal percentage of 40.5%, making 32 of their 79 attempts. Additionally, they had a three point shooting percentage of 35.3%, making 12 of their 34 attempts.
On defense vs. the Magic, the Houston Rockets recorded 18 turnovers and 3 blocked shots in their most recent game. They also allowed 116 points.
Are the Spurs Ready for a Home Win?
The Spurs’ previous game came against the Mavericks, resulting in a defeat with a final score of 126-119. Despite being considered the underdog with a spread of +4.5, the Spurs were unable to secure a victory. The combined scoring of the game exceeded the over under line of 230.5, reaching a total of 245.
In their most recent game, the San Antonio Spurs achieved a shooting percentage of 72.7% by successfully making 16 out of 22 free throw attempts. Their shooting percentage for field goals was 51.7%, as they made 46 out of 89 attempts. Furthermore, they had a shooting percentage of 31.4% for three-point shots, having made 11 out of 35 attempts.
San Antonio’s defense is coming off a game where they recorded 19 turnovers and blocked 5 shots against the Dallas Mavericks. They also allowed 126 points.
Spurs vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Green and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with a stat line of 18 points, 2 and 3 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 21.5.
The Prop: Jalen Green Under 21.5 Points | -111 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Spurs VS. Rockets Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +2.5, we recommend going with the Rockets on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226 and our model has the Rockets and Spurs finishing with a combined 208 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Rockets +2.5