The Houston Rockets (1-2) and Toronto Raptors (1-3) meet Wednesday from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Rockets won 2-0
The Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 137-109 Monday, picking up their first win of the season. They covered as a 16-point favorite as the Over (224.5) cashed. F Tari Eason came off the bench and led the way with 22 points, but it was a full team effort as 7 players hit double figures. F Kevin Durant, who they acquired this offseason, has been the main weapon, averaging 26.3 points per game.
The Raptors lost to the San Antonio Spurs 121-103 Monday, extending their now 3-game losing streak. Toronto failed to cover as a 4.5-point road underdog as the Under (232.5) hit, the first time a Raptors game has gone Under the projected total this season. It was led by G RJ Barrett, who notched 25 points on 9-for-18 shooting. Toronto is 1-3 against the spread (ATS) through 4 games.
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Rockets at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -235 (bet $235 to win $100) | Raptors +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -6.5 (-105) | Raptors +6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Rockets at Raptors key injuries
Rockets
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out
- G Fred VanVleet (knee) out
Raptors
- C Jakob Poeltl (back) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Raptors at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 124, Raptors 115
PASS.
There’s no value on the moneyline. The Rockets (-235) have much more talent and should come out on top, but are far too expensive .
BET ROCKETS -6.5 (-105).
The Rockets have one of the biggest lineups, nicknamed the ‘Jumbo Rockets.’ They struggled out of the gate against 2 playoff-caliber teams, but the Rockets throttled the Nets in their third game. They have the superstar talent to blow out the Raptors and should do so as they did against Brooklyn.
The Raptors are reeling after a surprising win over the Atlanta Hawks to open the season. Since then, they are 0-3 straight up and ATS, partially due to their defense rating, which ranks 19th. They’ve allowed at least 118 in all 4 games this season. Expect Houston to be able to stay hot and take ROCKETS -6.5 (-105).
BET OVER 233.5 (-105).
Both teams have score-first weapons and have shown that this season. For Houston, it is 2-1 O/U and has tallied at least 124 points in 2 of 3 contests this season.
The Raptors, who have notable defensive issues, have scored at least 116 points in 3 of 4 games this season. They also rank third in pace, so they play at a fast tempo. Considering those trends, back OVER 233.5 (-105).
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