Toyota Center will host an NBA Preseason matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets this Thursday night. The San Antonio Spurs are doing pretty decently in this preseason, and are eager to add another win to the bag. The Houston Rockets are also coming off a win against the Pelicans and will try to build on this. The Houston Rockets are favored to win Thursday’s game as per the latest NBA betting trends.
The previewing information
Date: October 17, Thursday | Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
TV: NBC
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
San Antonio Spurs Vs Houston Rockets Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Spurs (+185) vs Rockets (-225)
Spread: Spurs +5.5 (-110) vs Rockets -5.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Spurs (o222.5) vs Rockets (u222.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs met the Miami Heat before coming here and lost the game with a final score of 120-117. Against Miami, San Antonio’s Jeremy Sochan led the offense with 18 points, 11 rebounds and a single helper. Keldon Johnson managed 15 points in that game, along with five rebounds and a solo helper, while Malaki Branham matched with 15 points as well. Chris Paul and Stephen Castle each contributed five assists to the team against Miami.
Players to watch:
Jeremy Sochan: 11.6 PPG 6.4 RPG 3.4 APG 0.8 SPG
Keldon Johnson: 15.7 PPG 5.5 RPG 2.8 APG 0.7 SPG
Malaki Branham: 9.2 PPG 2.0 RPG 2.1 APG 0.4 SPG
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets have won two games out of the three played this preseason, and lastly destroyed the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 118-98. Against the Pelicans, Houston’s Jalen Green put up 19 points in total, along with six rebounds. Dillon Brooks contributed 13 points, with six rebounds and a trio of helpers, while Cam Whitmore managed 12 points with a pair of both boards and helpers.
Players to watch:
Jalen Green: 19.6 PPG 5.2 RPG 3.5 APG 0.8 SPG
Dillon Brooks: 12.7 PPG 3.4 RPG 1.7 APG 0.9 SPG
Cam Whitmore: 12.5 PPG 5.3 RPG 0.7 APG 1.4 SPG
San Antonio Spurs Vs Houston Rockets Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs
David Duke Jr. G Day-to-day – Undisclosed
Devin Vassell SG Out – Foot
Houston Rockets
Jock Landale C Day-to-day – Rest
Tari Eason F Day-to-day – Rest
San Antonio Spurs Vs Houston Rockets Summary and Prediction
The San Antonio Spurs have won two games and lost two in the preseason, and are hoping to tip the scales to the winning side with this matchup. On the other hand, the Rockets are riding a two-game winning streak. Take the Houston Rockets to win, 119-111.
Moneyline: Rockets (-225)
Spread: Under 5.5
Total: Under 222.5
Predicted Score: 119-111, Rockets win.
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