San Antonio Spurs - Houston Rockets predictions and free betting tips [13/03/2024]

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are set to lock horns on Wednesday at the Frost Bank Center.

San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs' performance has been a mixed bag, clinching victory in half of their last 6 matchups. Their most recent match saw them lose to the Golden State Warriors with a score of 102-112. Victor Wembanyama turned heads in that match, chalking up 27 points, making 14 rebounds and 2 blocks. The Spurs started off on the right foot, claiming 37 points in the first quarter and having an 11-point lead, only to squander it later on, notably losing the third quarter by a 14-point margin to trail by 17 points.

The Spurs' recent games have highlighted their struggle for consistency, as evidenced by their victories over the Warriors and losses against the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings. The team averages 112.6 points per game at a shooting accuracy of 46.3%, but they allow 120.3 points at a shooting accuracy of 49.1% from their opponents. The Spurs are clocking an accuracy of 35.1% on three-point attempts and 78.4% from the foul line; yet, their defence leaves much to be desired, as they let their rivals score 38% of three-point attempts and make an average of 43.4 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets

The Rockets are in fine form, winning four of their last five matches, and are gunning for a 3-match winning streak following their 112-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Overall, the Rockets displayed a 46% shooting accuracy and successfully pulled off 12 out of 29 three-point attempts. Despite a challenging start, falling behind the Kings by 13 points, the Rockets managed to swing the match in their favour thanks to a stunning performance in the third quarter, where they outscored Kings 32-14 and maintained the lead until the end.

Despite a recent loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, success against the Trail Blazers and the Kings has kept the balance for the Houston Rockets. The team averages 113 points per game with a 45.6% field goal accuracy and allows 112.7 points at a 46% shooting accuracy from the rivals. The Rockets are scoring 34.9% of their three-point attempts and 76.6% of their foul throws, effectively limiting their opponents to 34.8% success beyond the arc and averaging 46 rebounds per game.

Betting prediction for San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets will be without Tari Eison, Cam Whitmore, and Alperen Sengun, while the San Antonio Spurs will miss out on Cedi Osman and Charles Bassey. Despite missing Sengun in the upcoming matchup, the Rockets, who have been in an impressive form winning 4 of their last 5 matches, are expected to put up a sound fight. On the flip side, the Spurs have surprisingly shown themselves to be fierce competitors, securing 3 wins in their last 6 matches. My money's on the more consistent Rockets.