NBA Odds: Rockets-Spurs prediction, odds and pick

The Houston Rockets (7-17) visit the San Antonio Spurs (6-18) on Thursday at 8:40 pm ET. Houston has won two of their last three games but still sit in 14th place in the Western Conference. San Antonio has lost 11 straight games and is last in West. This will be the first of four meetings between the division foes.

Houston has been one of the worst teams in basketball this season. The Rockets rank 22nd in scoring and 25th in offensive efficiency. Houston excels on the glass, ranking third in both rebound differential and rebound rate. Kevin Porter Jr. is listed as questionable for tonight's game. San Antonio has lost 11 straight games. Rockets have a chance to cover the spread thanks to their dominant rebounding team. Alperen Sengun is in the midst of a breakout season and is expected to play a big role tonight.

The Spurs are struggling on offense and on the defensive end. They are last in both points allowed and defensive efficiency. San Antonio has lost 11 games in a row. Keldon Johnson has struggled recently. He is an efficient scorer, but his efficiency has been affected by the team's recent losing streak. The Spurs will be without Jakob Poeltl and Jeremy Sochan, while Devin Vassell is questionable.

Houston Rockets take a slight edge over San Antonio Spurs. If Keldon Johnson starts the game hot, savvy betters could take advantage of San Antonio's track record of success in games he performs well in.

Rockets are -1.5 at home against Spurs.