Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction
| Game Time | 2:00 pm EST |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +9.5 |
| Houston Rockets Line | -9.5 |
| Total | 224.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams sitting on opposite sides of their respective conference are clashing in this matchup, when the Houston Rockets are hosting the Toronto Raptors. The Rockets are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and are on their worst stretch of the season, as they have five consecutive losses. The Raptors are coming off three consecutive losses, as they are playing their second straight game on the road.
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Houston Rockets Injury Report: Alperen Sengun, Fred Van Vleet are questionable, Jabari Smith Jr is out.
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Kelly Olynyk, Immanuel Quickley are questionable
Houston Rockets Form and Trends
The Rockets have a 32-19 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the West. Houston is 29-21-1 against the spread and 27-23-1 in over/under, while having a 17-10 road record. The Rockets are 0-5 in their last 5 games, and 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
The Rockets are coming off a 114-127 road defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Green leads the Rockets in scoring with an average of 21.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Alperen Sengun adds 19.2 points, 5 assists and a team-high 10.6 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have a 16-36 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. Toronto is 29-22-1 against the spread and 26-25-1 in over/under, while having a 4-20 road record. The Raptors are 1-4 in their last 5 games and 2-3 against the spread. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 109-121 road defeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder. RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 21.6 points, adding 6.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 20 points, 7.7 rebounds and a team-high 6.4 assists per game.
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Rockets average 113.4 point per game, ranking 13th in the league. Houston shoots with just 44.9% from the field, which is just 24th in the league, and 34.3% from beyond the arc, which is just 27th. Defensively, they are 5th-best in the league, allowing 108.9 points per game.
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 111.2 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They shoot 46.8% from the field (13th) and 35.3% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they are the 25th team in the league, allowing 116.9 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Rockets won 114-110 on the road. The Raptors are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings, and 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings.
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction
In this Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction, the Rockets are coming as -9.5 home favorites. The Rockets are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, but are on the second leg of a back-to-back and have been struggling lately. I certainly don’t trust the Raptors on the road, where they have been one of the worst teams of the league, so I’m going to pass on the side. Both teams are 9-2 to the over in their last 11 games combined, and their only previous meeting this season went over the total as well. Ride the strong trend and pick the over the point total once again today.
Nick’s Free Pick: Over 224.5
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