The Houston Rockets begin a four-game homestand with Monday’s matchup versus in-state and divisional rival San Antonio. 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 need to make the best bets at Tipico Sportsbook.
The Rockets-Spurs game tips at 7 p.m. CDT and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass. It’s the first of four straight games for Houston at its Toyota Center home.
On paper, the Spurs and legendary veteran coach Gregg Popovich clearly have more incentive. San Antonio enters with three straight wins and is only a game back of the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference standings, which qualifies a team for the postseason play-in tournament.
Houston, by contrast, has one of the league’s worst records. With the 2022 playoffs already off the table for the Rockets, there’s arguably more to be gained from losing and improving 2022 NBA draft lottery odds.
Yet, after back-to-back wins on Friday and Saturday in Portland, the Rockets are now on their first winning streak since January. First-round rookies Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun were the leading scorers, which potentially makes for a delicate balancing act. Houston may not want to aggressively chase wins if it hurts their draft positioning, but there are certainly benefits from seeing some of their top young prospects succeed at a high level and build confidence for future years.
The Rockets and Spurs each enter Monday’s game at Toyota Center with winning streaks, but San Antonio clearly has more playoff incentive. https://t.co/JddoGjvWR0
— The Rockets Wire (@TheRocketsWire) March 28, 2022