Toronto Raptors (16-36) vs. Houston Rockets (32-20)
February 9, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -9.5; Over/Under: 224.5
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The Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Thunder and Grizzlies, and they play the 76ers, Cavs, and Heat next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20 points and 7.7 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Timberwolves and Mavs, and they play the Suns, Warriors, and Timberwolves next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.2 points and 10.6 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have won each of their six previous home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Toyota Center.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Rockets have lost each of their last six games.
- The underdogs have won each of the Rockets’ last three games at Toyota Center.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five day games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Rockets’ last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last seven Sunday day games has gone OVER the total points line.
Rockets vs Raptors Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Cody Zeller.
The Raptors will be without Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, PJ Tucker, and Brandon Ingram.
Rockets vs Raptors Prediction
The Houston Rockets should be favored for obvious reasons, but this is a lot of points for a team that’s lost six straight games and is on the end of a back-to-back. The Raptors have the rest advantage, and they’ve played their best ball over the last month, which includes winning six of their last 10 games. The Raptors have played good ball since getting healthy, and they’re a profitable 30-21-1 ATS on the season overall. The Raptors also took the Rockets down to the wire in December, losing by four points, and they’re far healthier than they were back then. I’m going to take a shot with the Raptors and the free points.
