The San Antonio Spurs (10-15), 10-point underdogs, will be at the Toyota Center to go head-to-head with the Houston Rockets (17-9) in a Southwest Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 231.5 points and it can be seen on ATTSN Southwest at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets ATS Odds
In their last game, the Rockets (7.5-point favorites) fell to the Detroit Pistons, 115-107, while The Spurs (2-point favorites) edged the Phoenix Suns, 121-119. The Houston game went 4 points under the projected point total of 226, while the San Antonio game went 20.5 points over the projected point total of 219.5.
The Spurs held the Suns to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.3 (below their season average of 20.2). The Suns had a free throw rate of 0.184 (below their season average of 0.222). Houston, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 12.0). Houston was led by James Harden, who contributed 39 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Dejounte Murray led the way for San Antonio, putting up 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, DeMar DeRozan led the Spurs to a 135-133 win. He recorded 23 points, nine assists and five rebounds. San Antonio covered as a 7-point underdog and the two teams combined for 268 points, which was well over the projected point total of 233.5. San Antonio was lights out from beyond the arc (13-30; 43.3 percent). Houston, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (34-36; 94.4 percent).
Oddsmakers tend to place the total low when the Spurs are involved, as 14 of their 25 contests have gone over the total. San Antonio heads into the game with records of 10-15 straight up (SU) and 5-18-2 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to San Antonio, games featuring the Rockets have typically gone under the total (57.7 percent). Moreover, Houston is 17-9 SU and 13-13 ATS.
The high-octane offense of Houston (third in the league with an offensive efficiency of 112.3) will face off against the bottom-tier defense of San Antonio (22nd in the NBA with a defensive efficiency of 110.1). The Rockets should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Spurs rank eighth in blocks per game (5.8) while the Rockets rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- Houston ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (45.8) while San Antonio ranks 29th (25.9).
- The Rockets rank fifth in steals per game (8.5) while the Spurs rank 25th (6.7).
- Houston ranks fifth in second chance points per game (14.8) while San Antonio ranks 23rd (12.3).
- San Antonio averages 24.3 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Houston ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (26.2).
- The Spurs rank first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.8) while the Rockets rank 25th (18.8).
- The Rockets average 47.7 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Spurs rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (46.2).
- San Antonio ranks eighth in fast break points per game (14.5) while Houston ranks 29th in fast break points allowed per game (16.3).
- San Antonio is 1-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Houston is 2-0.
- When scoring more than 100 points, the Spurs are 10-12 and the Rockets are 17-8.
- Houston is 6-7 ATS at home, while San Antonio is 2-7-2 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 7 of the Spurs’ 11 road games, while 7 of the Rockets’ 13 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Spurs are 1-3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Rockets are 1-4.
- In their last five games, San Antonio has 4 overs and 1 under, while Houston has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Spurs have scored an average of 113.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 121.0 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
- The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 5.5 for the season.
