Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction 2/9/25 NBA Picks

Houston Rockets (32-20) vs Toronto Raptors (16-36)

Game Info: Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))

Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -9.5 -- Over/Under: 224.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

The Toronto Raptors travel to the Toyota Center to do battle with the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors have cooled off recently as they've lost four of their last five games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting shocked by the Thunder in a 121-109 road defeat on Friday. Scottie Barnes led the team in scoring with 21 points, five rebounds, and four blocks, Gradey Dick added 17 points with seven rebounds while Ja'Kobe Walker added 12 points off the bench. As a team, the Raptors shot 42 percent from the field and 19 of 41 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Thunder from the start and trailed by as many as 22 points late in the fourth quarter before they finished with a flurry to keep the final scores respectable. The Raptors will meet the 76ers after this game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have gone ice-cold lately as they are now looking to put an end to a six-game losing streak after getting run over by the Mavericks in a 116-105 road defeat last night. Alperen Sengun led the team with 30 points, eight rebounds and three assists on 11 of 19 shooting, Jalen Green added 24 points with six assists while Amen Thompson chipped in with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. As a team, the Rockets shot just 40 percent from the field and eight of 28 from the 3-point line as they failed to match the intensity of the Mavericks from the tipoff and had to work hard to cut a 21-point deficit to just four points in the third quarter, only to see the Mavericks pull away in the fourth. Cam Whitmore had a rough game as he shot just one of eight for his seven points off the bench. 

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.

Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The Raptors have ruled out RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, and Jakob Poeltl once again, while the Rockets are still missing Fred VanVleet. The Raptors haven't been able to stay competitive with so many key players still out injured, while the Rockets are mired in a season-worst slump and are now playing their second game of a back-to-back set. You can't back either side with any confidence these days, so while I like the Rockets at home, I just don't think they should be favored by so many points given their lack of form.
 

Peter’s Pick Toronto +9.5

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