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Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/11/21

Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors
October 11, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors -3 / Houston Rockets +3
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The Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA preseason action at the Scotiabank Arena. The Houston Rockets look for a win after splitting their first two preseason games. The Toronto Raptors look to get back to a .500 record in preseason play.

The Houston Rockets have won eight of their last 12 preseason games. The Houston Rockets are averaging 115.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 46 percent shooting. Kevin Porter Jr is averaging 18.5 points and two rebounds while Jalen Green is averaging 12 points and five rebounds. Josh Christopher is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Wood is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.

The Toronto Raptors have won four of their last seven preseason games. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 115.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47.3 percent shooting. OG Anunoby is averaging 20 points and four rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 15.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Precious Achiuwa is grabbing 9.3 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 40.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Raptors are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Neither of these teams have played a lick of defense up to this point in the preseason. With that said, the Raptors have been sharper offensively and have a bunch of young players eager to prove they belong in the rotation for what could be an improved team in the East. The Houston Rockets are the young team as well, but I don’t trust them on the road in this spot. I’ll lay the bucket with the Raptors.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Toronto Raptors -3

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