A pair of top-four Western Conference teams face off when the Houston Rockets (28-16) host the San Antonio Spurs (31-15) on Wednesday evening.
The interstate game tips at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Below is our Spurs vs. Rockets prediction and spread for Wednesday’s matchup. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spread, and total.
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Spurs vs. Rockets Prediction, Spread
The Spurs find themselves in second place in the Western Conference, trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder by just six games for the top spot. However, San Antonio is coming off a 104-95 loss vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Rockets sit in fourth place in the West and are playing some terrific basketball as of late, winning five of their last six, including a 108-99 decision vs. the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Spurs vs. Rockets Over/Under, Spread
The Rockets enter Wednesday’s game as 3.5-point home favorites, returning a 1.63x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Spurs are road underdogs with a 2.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Houston Rockets 3.5
- Over/Under: 219.5
- Game Winner Payout: Spurs 2.12x | Rockets 1.63x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Spurs vs. Rockets Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Spurs vs. Rockets injury report for Wednesday, via NBA.com.
Spurs Injury Report
- F Jeremy Sochan (quad): Questionable
Rockets Injury Report
- C Steven Adams (ankle): OUT
- G Fred VanVleet (knee): OUT
Spurs vs. Rockets Numbers to Know
Here are some facts and figures to help you make your Spurs vs. Rockets prediction on Wednesday, January 28.
- Houston is 8-10 against the spread as a home favorite this season, producing just a 44.4% cover rate.
- San Antonio has a 7-5 record against the spread as a road underdog.
- Both teams are elite on the defensive end. The Rockets allow just 110.5 points per game (fourth in the NBA), and hold their opponents to a 34.7% clip from beyond the arc (fourth in the league).
- On the other hand, the Spurs surrender just 112.4 points per contest, ranking seventh in the NBA. They also hold their opponents to a 45.8% overall shooting clip.
- The Rockets and Spurs both also thrive on the glass. Houston ranks first in rebounding with 49.0 per contest, while San Antonio is third with 46.3.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, Houston owns a 118.5 offensive rating, fourth in the league.
- Houston is 7-3 against the spread in its last 10 meetings vs. San Antonio, winning four of the last five outright.
Spurs vs. Rockets Picks for PrizePicks Wednesday, January 28
Here are the top Spurs vs. Rockets picks to target for Wednesday, January 28, on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by Spurs C Victor Wembanyama and Rockets F Kevin Durant.
Spurs C Victor Wembanyama vs. Rockets Projection: 36.5 PRA
- Wembanyama averaged 39.2 points, rebounds, and assists over his last five games.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, Wemby pulled down 34.9% of his contested rebound opportunities this season.
- The French sensation has secured at least 10 boards in five of his last six.
- Per databallr, Wembanyama registers 32.7 true shot attempts per 100 possessions.
Rockets F Kevin Durant vs. Spurs Projection: 30.5 Pts+Rebs
- Durant averaged 33.8 points and rebounds in his last five games.
- The two-time NBA Finals MVP has scored at least 32 points in each of his last three.
- According to Add More Funds, Durant tallied 33.9 points per 100 possessions, tops for the Rockets.
- Per NBA Advanced Stats, Durant secures 65.9% of his rebounding chances.
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