Spurs vs Rockets Preview – NBA Odds
The Spurs are 45-35 ATS with an O/U record of 44-35-1 and the Rockets are 39-39-2 ATS with an O/U record of 44-34-2. This season the Rockets are 32-8 at home and the Spurs are 30-10 on the road.[ad-4468020]
Venue/ Stadium: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Time/Date: 8 PM EST Monday, April 14, 2014
NBA Odds From: Bovada
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Preview
In their last games the Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 112-104 and the Rockers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-104.
The Spurs have already wrapped up the best record in the Western Conference while the Rockets have to win this game in order to get the 4th seed and host a first round playoff series.
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The Rockets have won all 3 games facing the Spurs this season.
The Spurs may rest their key players of Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili to be fresh for the post-season. However, Duncan and Ginobili did not play in the Suns win and they may see some action tonight.
Even with the original Big 3 being rested the Spurs have a deep rotation and Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard combined for 51 points in the Phoenix win.
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The Rockets have not swept the season series against the Spurs since the 1992-1993 season.
James Harden leads the Rockets, who rank 2nd in the league in scoring. Houston needs to win with their offense since their D only ranks 23rd in opponents’ points allowed.
The Rockets have 6 players averaging in double figures. They have a balanced scoring attack and the Spurs and their 6th ranked defense will be tested.
Dwight Howard and Patrick Beverley missed the last 8 games before the win over the Pelicans where they combined for 33 points.
Betting Trends
The Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games, 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games overall, and they have an Under record of 9-4 in their last 13 games.
The Rockets are e 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, and they have an Over record of 21-7 in their last 28 games.
The Rockets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against the Spurs.
Jason’s Pick:
I have to go with the Rockets in this one, as I think the Spurs will rest some of their key guys. This game means nothing to the Spurs while it is big for the Rockets, who will win and cover at home tonight.
Player Injuries
Spurs
NONE
Rockets
Patrick Beverley PG – Apr 12: Day-To-Day
Dwight Howard C – Apr 12: Out
Chandler Parsons SF – Apr 12: Day-To-Day
Greg Smith PF – Apr 10: Out
