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The San Antonio Spurs (1-1) welcome the Houston Rockets (1-2) to Frost Bank Center Monday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Spurs lead 1-0
These teams met Saturday, with San Antonio winning 109-106 as a 1.5-point home underdog. The Spurs have tallied 109 points in both of their games this season, losing 120-109 at the Dallas Mavericks in their Thursday opener. San Antonio went 2-3 straight up and 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in the preseason. It is led by F Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 23 points per game.
The Rockets lost to the Charlotte Hornets at home to open the season Wednesday, a disappointing 110-105 defeat. Houston failed to cover as an 8-point favorite, but did bounce back and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 Friday. The Rockets were 3-1 straight up and ATS during the preseason, and they are being led by G Jalen Green, who is averaging 26.3 points per game.
Rockets at Spurs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Spurs +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread: Rockets -2.5 (-110) | Spurs +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Rockets at Spurs key injuries
Rockets
- C Steven Adams (knee) questionable
Spurs
- G Tre Jones (ankle) out
- G Devin Vassell (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Rockets at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 111, Spurs 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Spurs have some value on the moneyline, but the preferred play is the Houston spread here. The Rockets are too expensive to take as straight-up favorites given the size of the spread.
Against the spread
BET ROCKETS -2.5 (-110).
The Spurs lost by 11 points in their opener, but bounced back well against Houston. They shot 8% better from the field and 8% better from deep. San Antonio also took more free throws. One should expect some of those to change tides in the second match between these sides.
C Alperen Sengun, arguably Houston’s best player, was held to 6 points last time out and should have a better game Monday. The Spurs are the more injured side, as well, and will be without 2 of their top players. With that in mind, back ROCKETS -2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 218.5 (-110).
This will be the lowest total of the season for Houston, and the last time it scored fewer than 110 points, it followed that up with a 128-point performance.
The Rockets are 1-0 O/U after going Under the game prior. The Spurs are 1-1 O/U and have tallied 109 points in both games. They are allowing 113 per game as well. That said, back OVER 218.5 (-110).
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