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Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets (1-2) visit the Toronto Raptors (1-3) on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Tipoff is 6:30 p.m. ET.
Houston broke through Monday with a 137-109 win over Brooklyn. Tari Eason led with 22 points, Alperen Sengün added 21, and Kevin Durant said the victory “felt great walking back to the locker room.”
Toronto has dropped three straight and faces concerns with Jakob Poeltl’s back tightness. RJ Barrett continues to lead the offense while rookie Collin Murray-Boyles flashed promise with 19 points against San Antonio.
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Line Movement and Odds
The market opened Houston −5.5 with a total of 232.5. As of Wednesday morning, the line has ticked up to Rockets −6 (−110) and Over/Under 233.
Public money leans heavily to Houston, while sharp action has brought some late buy-back on the Raptors. The Rockets’ moneyline is around −225, with Toronto +185.
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Matchup Breakdown
Houston’s offense ranks among the league’s top ten at 124 points per game, shooting 39.8 percent from three. They also lead in free-throw attempts per game. Ime Udoka’s smaller lineup, featuring Josh Okogie, improved defensive pressure and spacing.
Toronto averages 121.5 points but sits near the bottom defensively, allowing 125 per game. They do move the ball well with 30.8 assists per game, ranking second in the NBA.
For bettors, the key battle is Houston’s spacing and rebounding edge versus Toronto’s shaky interior defense. Stay updated on roster shifts and prop lines via our NBA picks hub
Injuries and Conditions
Houston Rockets
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Out (ankle)
- Fred VanVleet – Out (ACL)
Toronto Raptors
- Jakob Poeltl – Doubtful (back)
- Collin Murray-Boyles – Questionable (forearm)
Indoor game, no weather factors. Review full details on each team’s status using the Houston Rockets team page and Toronto Raptors team page
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Best Bets and Prediction
Houston has covered in six of its last eight when favored by fewer than seven points. Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last ten overall.
Projected Score: Rockets 126, Raptors 118.
Best Bet: Rockets −6 to cover.
Lean: Over 233 — both clubs push pace and allow volume scoring.
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