Spurs vs Rockets Prediction

Houston Rockets (10-9) vs San Antonio Spurs (3-18)

Game Info: Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center)

Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -8.5 -- Over/Under: 224

The San Antonio Spurs still haven’t won a game since November 2. The Houston Rockets look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets prediction.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs have recent losses to the Pelicans, Timberwolves, and Bulls. The San Antonio Spurs have lost 3 straight home games. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 110.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 19 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 18.1 points and 2.8 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

• Victor Wembanyama ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.7) this season.
• Keldon Johnson ranks 7th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.5) this season.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets are coming off wins over the Thunder and Nuggets. The Houston Rockets are averaging 110.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.8 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.8 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 19.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Fred VanVleet ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.7) this season.
• Alperen Sengun ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (5.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.9).
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (38.1).
• The Spurs rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.1).
• The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).

San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets prediction

The San Antonio Spurs still aren't winning games, still aren't playing defense, and they're 8-13 ATS. The Houston Rockets have quietly played improved ball these last few weeks, and they're 13-5-1 ATS on the season. These aren't the same Rockets that the Spurs beat back in late October. The Rockets are one of the best defensive teams in the league and should be able to cruise to a comfortable win and cover against one of the worst teams in the league.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.