Rockets at Spurs: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

San Antonio was listed as a slight favorite (-3.5) versus Houston on Friday morning, but there’s uncertainty due to the unclear status of Dejounte Murray (left wrist sprain).

The Houston Rockets will hit the road for just one game with a quick trip to San Antonio on Friday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you’ll need to make the smartest bets at Tipico Sportsbook.

The Rockets-Spurs game tips at 7:30 p.m. CST and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.

This will be the third meeting between in-state rivals Houston and San Antonio in barely over three weeks. The road team won each of the first two meetings, with Houston winning at AT&T Center on Jan. 12 and the Spurs returning the favor at Toyota Center on Jan. 25. If that trend holds, it could benefit the visiting Rockets on Friday night.

Kevin Porter Jr. has been excellent at point guard for Houston in recent weeks, but the swing variable could be Jalen Green. The rookie shooting guard struggled mightily in last week’s loss at San Antonio, but he was very good in Wednesday’s home win over Cleveland. Should that form continue, it would give the Rockets (15-36) a much better chance.

The key variable for the Spurs (19-34) is the health of rising star Dejounte Murray, who was clearly their best player in both games against the Rockets. The young guard sat out Thursday’s loss to Miami with a left wrist sprain, but he was listed as questionable going in — which indicates that he is not far away. His return would offer a huge boost.