The Houston Rockets (7-17) face the San Antonio Spurs (6-18) Thursday at AT&T Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 132-123 in overtime Monday to cover as 8-point underdogs at home. Houston has won 2 of its last 3 games and 4 of its last 7.
The Spurs were blown out 133-95 by the Phoenix Suns Sunday as they fell way short of covering as 10-point home underdogs. San Antonio is on an 11-game losing skid.
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Rockets at Spurs odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Spurs +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -2.5 (-115) | Spurs +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Rockets at Spurs key injuries
Rockets
- G Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) questionable
- F Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) out
Spurs
- F Keita Bates-Diop (foot) out
- F Doug McDermott (ankle) probable
- C Jakob Poeltl (knee) out
- G Josh Richardson (ankle) probable
- F Jeremy Sochan (quad) out
- F Devin Vassell (knee) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Rockets at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 122, Spurs 113
Moneyline
Even though choosing between these teams is tough, ROCKETS (-140) is where I’d go. While both teams are likely looking ahead to next year’s draft already, Houston is trying to lose less than San Antonio is right now.
Against the spread
ROCKETS -2.5 (-115) is the ideal choice with Houston being a bit healthier. There’s a good chance that the Spurs are without Poeltl, Sochan, and Vassell.
The Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games against a team with a losing home record and the Spurs are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss.
Over/Under
Despite both of these teams not being contenders, OVER 232.5 (-105) is an intriguing wager. With both teams taking a youthful approach to their rosters, both of them are top 15 in pace this season, so there will be plenty of shots taken Thursday.
The Rockets and the Spurs are both 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games against teams with a losing record and it’s 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between Houston and San Antonio.
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