The San Antonio Spurs (24-32) and the Houston Rockets (36-22) link up in a Western Conference collision on Wednesday. This is the second leg of a back-to-back for both teams. Last night, the Rockets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 100-97. They’ve won two of their last three games. It was a different case for the Spurs, as they lost 109-103 to the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game and continue to adjust to life without Victor Wembanyama, who is out for the season due to blood clots. Fred VanVleet (ankle) is day-to-day for Houston.
Tipoff from Toyota Center in Houston is at 9:30 p.m. ET. This will be the fourth and final contest between these teams this season, and Houston beat San Antonio 127-100 on Nov. 6. Houston is a 9.5-point favorite in the latest Rockets vs. Spurs odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points scored is 227.5. Before locking in any Spurs vs. Rockets picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 19 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 147-106 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 18-10 (64%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Spurs vs. Rockets 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Rockets vs. Spurs:
- Spurs vs. Rockets spread: Houston -9.5
- Spurs vs. Rockets over/under: 227.5 points
- Spurs vs. Rockets money line: Houston -439, San Antonio +338
- HOU: The Rockets are 31-26-1 against the spread this season
- SA: The Spurs are 25-31 against the spread this season
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Why the Spurs can cover
Guard De’Aaron Fox is an explosive downhill scorer and playmaker in the backcourt. Fox averages 24.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. In the Feb. 21 contest against the Detroit Pistons, Fox had 27 points, five rebounds and five assists. He’s scored 25-plus points in two of his last four games.
Forward Keldon Johnson has been a valuable asset off the bench. Johnson puts up 12 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest. The Kentucky product has tallied double-digit points in four straight games. In Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, Johnson totaled 18 points, three assists and made two 3-pointers. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Rockets can cover
Forward Amen Thompson owns elite athleticism with a quick first step to get downhill. Thompson logs 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. He also averages 1.3 blocks and 1.4 steals per contest. The 22-year-old has 16 double-doubles this season. In the Feb. 22 against the Jazz, Thompson finished with 22 points and nine rebounds.
Center Alperen Sengun is a reliable force in the lane. Sengun ranks ninth in the NBA in rebounds (10.5) with 19.1 points and 4.8 assists per game. The 22-year-old has notched a double-double in three consecutive outings. In the Feb. 21 win over the Timberwolves, Sengun racked up 24 points and 12 boards. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Spurs vs. Rockets picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Spurs vs. Rockets and is leaning Under the total, projecting 217 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Spurs vs. Rockets on Wednesday, and which side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Spurs vs. Rockets spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks`, and find out.
