Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Spurs and Rockets, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Spurs possess a 3-4 record so far.
  • The Spurs are averaging 105 points per game so far.
  • The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.
  • The Rockets host the Spurs with a record of 4-3.
  • Defensively, Houston are giving up 107.7 points per game.
  • The Rockets are coming off a 109-97 win vs. the Spurs.

Spurs vs Rockets Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (3-4) will travel to Houston to take on the Rockets (4-3) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.

This game will be played at the Toyota Center and can be seen on SCHN.

Spurs vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 6th
  • Betting Odds HOU -6.5, SA +223 | HOU -272 O/U 213.5

Spurs Preview: Will the Spurs Win on the Road?

San Antonio's season record dropped to 3-4 after a 113-104 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Spurs, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points narrowly exceeded the 215.5 over/under line.

San Antonio started strong, going on a 12-0 run to take a 19-7 lead and finished the 1st quarter up 40-14. However, the Clippers responded by outscoring the Spurs 34-16 in the 2nd quarter. San Antonio entered the 4th quarter with an 86-82 lead but were outscored 31-18 in the final period.

In their 113-104 loss to the Clippers on Monday, the Spurs struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.8% of their three-point attempts and making only 11 threes overall. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.2%.

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 24 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 40.9% from the field and 22.2% from three. Julian Champagnie added 21 points, connecting on 5 threes at a 50% rate, with 9 points in the opening quarter.

The Spurs' defense shined in the 1st quarter, holding the Clippers to just 14 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 34 points in each. San Antonio allowed 31 points in the 4th, leading to a 113-104 loss. Overall, the Clippers shot 45% from the field.

San Antonio's biggest issue was defending the three, as they allowed 19 made threes on 51% shooting. The Spurs sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws. San Antonio finished with 9 steals and 10 blocks.

Rockets Preview: Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough at Home?

The Spurs fell to 3-4 on the season after a 113-104 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. San Antonio, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 215.5.

San Antonio started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and finishing the 1st quarter up 40-14. However, the Clippers responded by outscoring the Spurs 34-16 in the 2nd quarter. San Antonio led 86-82 heading into the 4th, but the Clippers closed out the game with a dominant 31-18 final quarter.

Alperen Şengün led the Rockets to a win over the Knicks, posting 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists while shooting 73.3% from the field. Fred VanVleet added 19 points, with 14 of those coming in the 1st quarter.

Houston shot 48.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 24.2% rate. Jalen Green contributed 15 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter.

The Rockets held the Knicks to just 97 points on Monday, with their best defensive effort coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed only 19 points. Houston gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, and 22 in the 4th.

Overall, the Rockets limited the Knicks to 38% shooting, including 11 made threes on 39% shooting from deep. New York also went 18/21 from the free-throw line. Houston recorded 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 6 blocks.

Spurs vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, San Antonio has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 101 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Houston posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Rockets have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Spurs vs Rockets Prediction

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