Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets had the league’s worst record during the 2021-22 NBA season, but still showed some signs of hope and promise amidst the losing. WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his thoughts on what we can expect from the young Rockets this year.
| 2022-23 NBA Odds as of Monday, October 3 | Courtesy of DraftKings |
|---|---|
| NBA Championship Odds: | +100000 |
| Central Division Odds: | +50000 |
| Regular Season Win Total: | 23.5 (o -110 / u -110) |
| Opening Night: | +9.5 at Atlanta Hawks (o/u 234) |
The Rockets’ rebuilding project will continue, but they hope to string together wins. Houston labored through multiple prolonged losing streaks of 15, 12, eight and seven games last season.
Jalen Green stepped it up in the scoring department and Kevin Porter Jr has shown flashes at the guard position. The Rockets scooped up Jabari Smith Jr. with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft and signed first rounders Tari Eason and TyTy Washington, making for a hodgepodge of young talent.