The Houston Rockets are hosting the San Antonio Spurs in tonight’s late-night Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are coming off a narrow win at home against the Milwaukee Bucks, 100-97. Conversely, the Spurs are coming off back-to-back losses on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans, 109-103. With this game being between two teams opposite each other in the standings, it should be interesting. Let’s dive straight into it and cook up a winning slip!
San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| San Antonio Spurs | +8.5 (-112) | Over 228.5 (-112) | +280 |
| Houston Rockets | -8.5 (-108) | Under 228.5 (-108) | -355 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Match Details
- Fixture: San Antonio Spurs @ Houston Rockets
- Date and Time: February 26th, 2025 @ 9:30 PM EST
Key Stats
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are coming off back-to-back losses to the New Orleans Pelicans, 109-103 in the second game. De’Aaron Fox was fine despite his inefficiencies. Fox finished the game with 15 points, nine assists, and six steals while shooting 6/21 from the floor, including 1/9 from distance. Chris Paul was solid, with 12 points and 10 assists. Devin Vassell led the team in scoring with 20 points on 6/16 shooting. With a record of 24-32, the Spurs sit in 13th place in the Western Conference.
Since Wembanyama has gone down, this team has been terrible defensively. For the season, they are ranked 19th in points allowed per game, 15th in opponent field goal percentage, 12th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 1st in blocks per game, 13th in steals per game, 12th in rebounds per game, and 18th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, no one has been added to the injury report. Over their last ten games, the Spurs have a record of 3-7, including 2-8-0 against the spread in that timeframe.
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are coming off a nice win at home against the Milwaukee Bucks 100-97. In the win, Alperen Sengun dominated with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. He is one of the young, ascending big men in the league. Jalen Green was solid as well, with 25 points and eight rebounds. Dillon Brooks had a nice game with 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists while shooting 4/8 from three. With a record of 36-22, the Houston Rockets sit in 5th place in the Western Conference. They have been among the more surprising teams in the NBA this season.
Defensively, the Rockets are one of the best teams in the NBA. They are ranked 5th in points allowed per game, 6th in opponent field goal percentage, 8th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 12th in blocks per game, 9th in steals per game, 1st in rebounds per game, and 4th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, the Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason for this game against the Spurs. Over their last ten games, Houston has a record of 4-6, including 2-8-0 against the spread in that stretch.
Prediction
The Houston Rockets will defeat the San Antonio Spurs and cover the 8.5-point spread in tonight’s game. Despite the Spurs still having De’Aaron Fox leading the charge, Houston is one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, and it will show in this game. Houston is a young team on the second night of a back-to-back, but with this game being in Houston, that is my biggest turning point. The Spurs don’t have the size to rival Alperen Sengun or Jabari Smith. Houston wins and cruises to a double-digit win at home against the Spurs.
Final Pick
Houston Rockets -8.5 (-108)
