San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/03/2024, 07:25  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 12/03/2024 at 12:30 in NBA Prediction

The Houston Rockets will travel to the Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 14-51 and bottom of the Western Conference, while the visitors are 29-35 and 11th in the Conference standings. 

The Houston Rockets have displayed impressive form lately, securing victories in four of their last five games overall. They’ll aim to continue their momentum with a third consecutive win after a hard-fought 112-104 road triumph over the Kings on Sunday. Fred VanVleet led the team with 22 points and nine assists, shooting five of eight from the field, while Jalen Green contributed 19 points. The Rockets currently rank 20th in the league in offensive efficiency, averaging 113 points per game, which is 7.1 points fewer than the Spurs allow (120.1). Houston performs better offensively at home, averaging 115.0 points per game compared to 111.0 points per game on the road. Defensively, the Rockets allow 112.7 points per game, ranking 11th in the league, with opponents shooting 46% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Houston will be without Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and Cam Whitmore for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have shown decent form recently, splitting their last six games overall. However, they need to bounce back from a tough 112-102 loss against the Warriors last night. Victor Wembenyama led the team with an impressive performance, recording 27 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks, while Devin Vassell added 17 points. San Antonio ranks 21st in the NBA in offense, averaging 112.5 points per game, whereas Houston boasts the 11th-ranked defense, conceding 112.7 points per game. The Spurs perform better offensively at home, averaging 114.8 points per game, compared to 110.6 points per game on the road. Defensively, San Antonio struggles, allowing 120.3 points per game, which ranks them 25th in the league. Their opponents shoot 49.1% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc. San Antonio will be without Cedi Osman and Charles Bassey for the upcoming match.