The Houston Rockets (1-1) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (0-1) on Saturday, October 26th. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on SCHN. The Rockets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Spurs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Spurs. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.
Rockets vs Spurs
The Rockets Are Coming Off A Win
The Rockets evened their record at 1-1 with a 128-108 win over the Grizzlies on Friday. Houston, favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 236 points went over the 227-point line.
After a 38-38 tie in the 1st quarter, Memphis went on an 11-0 run in the 2nd, but Houston responded by dominating the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Grizzlies 39-18. The Rockets closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 30-25.
The Spurs Are Coming Off A Win
The Spurs opened their season with a 120-109 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, dropping to 0-1. San Antonio, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11. The total points for the game hit 229, narrowly going over the pre-game line of 226.5.
San Antonio kept things close early, leading 22-20 after the 1st quarter and tying 27-27 in the 2nd. However, Dallas pulled ahead in the 3rd, outscoring the Spurs 40-31. A 12-0 run by the Mavericks in the 4th quarter put the game out of reach.
Rockets Offense Breakdown
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 22 points and 6 rebounds in their win over the Grizzlies, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Dillon Brooks added 18 points, while Alperen Sengün contributed 16 points and 15 boards.
Houston connected on 17 threes, shooting 39.5% from deep and 43.9% overall. Green scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, and Cam Whitmore added 9 of his 11 points in the 4th.
Spurs Offense Breakdown
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 22 points and 4 made threes, shooting 50% from deep in their win over the Grizzlies. Houston hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc.
Green scored 12 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Cam Whitmore added 9 of his 11 points in the 4th. Alperen Sengun also had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 8 of his 16 points.
Rockets Team Defense
Despite a rough start, the Rockets tightened up defensively after allowing 38 points in the 1st quarter, giving up just 27 in the 2nd, 18 in the 3rd, and 25 in the 4th to hold the Grizzlies to 108 points. Houston limited Memphis to 41% shooting from the field.
The Rockets did a solid job defending the three, with the Grizzlies hitting 10 threes at a 35% clip. Houston also sent Memphis to the line 36 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Rockets finished with 41 defensive rebounds, allowed 14 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks.
Spurs Team Defense
Despite a rough start, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Rockets tightened up their defense to allow just 108 points in their win over the Grizzlies. They held Memphis to 27 points in the 2nd quarter and just 18 in the 3rd, before giving up 25 in the final period. Overall, they limited the Grizzlies to 41% shooting from the field.
Houston did a solid job defending the three-point line, allowing only 10 made threes on 35% shooting. The Grizzlies also went to the line 36 times, making 22 free throws. The Rockets finished with 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 14 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks.
Rockets vs Spurs Trends
- Houston has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 119 points per game while allowing 119. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last five home games, San Antonio has averaged 103 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Rockets have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Rockets vs Spurs Prediction
We’re backing the Rockets for a victory, with the projected score at 149-144. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Rockets at -2.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 224.5, and our model projects the Rockets and Spurs to reach a combined total of 293 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:October 26, 2024 Rockets, Spurs