The Toronto Raptors'(23-30) and'Houston Rockets (13-38) meet Friday at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point underdogs Wednesday in a 131-128 loss at the Utah Jazz. G'Fred VanVleet'had a triple-double with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as Toronto lost for the 3rd time in its last 4 games. The Raptors are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous contest.
The Rockets covered as 6-point home underdogs Wednesday in a 112-106 win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. G'Eric Gordon scored a season-high 25 points as Houston won back-to-back games for the 1st time since Dec. 13. The Rockets are 6-2 ATS vs. Toronto in the last 8 meetings.
This is their 2nd meeting this season. In the 1st meeting on Nov. 9, Houston covered as a 10.5 underdog in a 116-109 loss at the Raptors.