Spurs vs Rockets Prediction NBA Picks 3/5/24

Houston Rockets (26-34) vs San Antonio Spurs (13-48)

Game Info: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center)

Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -8 -- Over/Under: 232 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The San Antonio Spurs need a win after losing 12 of their last 15 games. The Houston Rockets need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets prediction.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs recently lost to the Timberwolves, while beating the Thunder and Pacers. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 20.9 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 19.3 points and 3.9 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets recently lost to the Thunder and Suns. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.8 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 46 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.8 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 18.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

Fred VanVleet ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.6) this season.
Alperen Sengun ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (4.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.6%).
The Rockets rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.1).
The Spurs rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (34.7%).
The Spurs rank 30th in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (29.5%).

San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets prediction

The San Antonio Spurs have these moments where they want to compete and can make things interesting, but it's not consistent. Victor Wembanyama is also questionable with a shoulder injury, which makes the Spurs a lot less attractive in the betting market. The Houston Rockets have won and covered 3 of the last 4 games against the Spurs, and have seen 20 of their 26 wins this season come at home. These are also games the Rockets need to take advantage of if they're going to going last second ground in the play-in tournament. Must win game for the Rockets. Decent sized line, but I'm going to side with the Rockets at home.