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The San Antonio Spurs travel in-state to face the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday, January 28. Tip is set for 8:00 p.m. ET in what should be a competitive divisional matchup between two young Western Conference teams still finding their identity. Houston enters as a 3-point favorite on its home floor.
The Spurs have had a brutal season in the win-loss column, but they’re getting valuable minutes for their young core led by Victor Wembanyama. Meanwhile, Houston has shown legitimate growth, especially on the defensive end under Ime Udoka. The Rockets have won more consistently at home and are pushing toward play-in contention, giving this matchup real meaning for them in the standings.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Odds
Here are the current betting odds for this Texas showdown. Track updates anytime on the latest NBA odds page.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | +126 | +3.0 (-111) |
| Houston Rockets | -148 | -3.0 (-111) |
San Antonio Spurs Betting Form
The Spurs are still one of the league’s worst teams by record, but bettors need to look beyond the standings. With Wembanyama gaining confidence and more offensive responsibility, San Antonio has become a bit more unpredictable. They’ve shown flashes, particularly in games where their pace disrupts more structured teams. For a closer look at their results, check the San Antonio Spurs stats and results.
Defensively, they’ve been overwhelmed most of the year — bottom five in points allowed and opponent FG% — but that’s started to improve slightly with lineup consistency. Offensively, they push pace, ranking top 10 in possessions per game, but turnovers and poor halfcourt sets remain an issue.
Still, in rivalry spots like this where effort spikes, the Spurs have covered some numbers. Be sure to monitor the San Antonio Spurs injury report to ensure Wemby and the key guards are active.
Houston Rockets Betting Form
Houston has made Toyota Center a tough place to play. They’re above .500 at home and have played much better defense in front of their own crowd. Their full metrics are available on the Houston Rockets schedule and stats.
Ime Udoka has emphasized a physical, switching defense and controlled offensive pace. The Rockets are bottom 10 in pace, which helps them stay organized but can limit their scoring ceiling. Alperen Şengün has become a key offensive hub, while Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet provide spacing and ball-handling. But their efficiency comes and goes, which makes them a volatile favorite.
They’re just 4-6 ATS in their last 10 overall, but 5-2 ATS in their last 7 at home. They’ve won consistently against bottom-tier teams, and this is a spot where they’ve shown up. Still, keep an eye on any rotation shifts or player availability on the Houston Rockets injury report.
San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Matchup Breakdown
This game will come down to pace and interior control. The Spurs want to speed things up, force early looks, and ride Wemby’s shot-making and rim protection. Houston will try to slow things down, get halfcourt touches for Şengün, and grind out efficient possessions.
Defensively, Houston is far better in transition, and they’ve been excellent at forcing low-percentage shots. That’ll be critical against a Spurs team that often settles for bad looks or gives up live-ball turnovers. But Houston still fouls a lot, and if the Spurs can get to the line or hit just enough from three, they can hang around.
Wembanyama’s length is the big swing factor. If he stays out of foul trouble and clogs the paint, the Rockets will need to knock down open jumpers to cover the number. Houston’s offense can stagnate late in close games, which is why they haven’t been a great bet as a favorite.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Predictions and Best Bets
At +3, the Spurs are catching a short number, and in a rivalry game, it’s tempting. But the Rockets have been the far more stable team at home and should have the discipline edge late.
Still, the value may lie on the Spurs’ side if Wemby plays 30+ minutes. His impact defensively changes Houston’s shot profile entirely. The Rockets win this game more often, but laying more than a bucket feels expensive.
For total bettors, if a number posts in the 230s, the lean would be Under. Houston slows things down too much, and the Spurs are inefficient. This could be a 110–107 type of game either way.
Best Bet: San Antonio Spurs +3.0 (-111)
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