The Houston Rockets (29-35) face the San Antonio Spurs (14-51) Tuesday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockets lead 2-1
Houston has won 4 of its last 5 games, most recently beating the Sacramento Kings 112-104 Sunday as the Under (234) hit. C Alperen Sengun (ankle) was forced to leave the game late in the 4th quarter as the Rockets covered as 6.5-point underdogs. Sengun leads the team with 21.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, but now his season is in jeopardy.
San Antonio’s record may be bad, but it has shown recently that it is capable of beating good teams in the NBA. Its wins over the last 2 weeks include victories over the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Golden State Warriors. However, it’s coming off a 112-102 loss as a 5-point underdog against the Warriors Monday with the Under (225) cashing in San Antonio.