Rockets vs Spurs Prediction 10/23/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs meet Friday in NBA action at the Moody Center. Here’s a Rockets vs. Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs. Spurs Pick.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Mavs, and they play the Hawks and Bucks next. The Rockets have won 10 of their last 11 games.

The Houston Rockets are averaging 128 points on 53.4 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 51.9 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 30 points and 6 rebounds, while Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 30 points and 5 rebounds. Alperen Sengun is the third double-digit scorer, and Amen Thompson is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 44.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Thunder, and they play the Mavs and Kings next. The Spurs have won 14 of their last 17 games.

The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 104 points on 38.7 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Stephon Castle is averaging 24 points and 7 rebounds, while Dylan Harper is averaging 18 points and 5 assists. De’Aaron Fox is the third double-digit scorer, and Victor Wembanyama is dishing out 3 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 27 percent from beyond the arc and 88 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 45.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

• The Spurs have won each of their last seven games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Rockets have lost each of their last six road openers.
• The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against the Rockets following a loss.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Spurs have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
• The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Spurs’ last six games as favorites against the Rockets have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Rockets’ last four games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.

Rockets vs Spurs Injury Report

Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance are out for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson are questionable.

Steven Adams is questionable for the Rockets with calf tightness. Reed Sheppard is questionable with a knee issue.

Rockets vs Spurs Prediction

It’s just one game, but the Rockets looked good in their season opener, and on paper they’re one of the more talented teams in the league. There’s value to getting a team like the Rockets as an underdog, as you won’t see it often if they play to their potential. The Spurs looked sluggish in their opener, and Wemby was a non-factor. Obviously, expect a better effort here, but the Rockets can hang off of talent alone and possibly even steal this one. It’s a state rivalry that the Rockets have won 6 of the last 10 meetings. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Rockets +5.5