Houston Rockets (18-9) vs. Toronto Raptors (7-21)
December 22, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +7; Over/Under: +223
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The Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Pelicans, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Hornets, Pelicans, and Timberwolves next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 19.5 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 18.8 points and 10.6 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.1 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Bulls and Nets, and they play the Knicks, Grizzlies, and Hawks next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last six games.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Rockets’ last seven games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Raptors’ last seven games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Toronto Raptors have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Rockets, so it’s worth taking a look at the free points. However, the Raptors have struggled with consistency, injuries, and they’re just not a team I trust against good teams. The Houston Rockets are piling up the wins, playing high level defense, and they’re 17-10 ATS on the season. I’d need more points to give the Raptors a fair look. Give me the Rockets by double digits.
