Game Details:
- Matchup: Houston Rockets (Road) at San Antonio Spurs (Home)
- Date: Tuesday, November 7
- Time: 7:40 PM EST
- Spread: Rockets -1.5
- Total: 226.5
Rockets and Spurs Clash in Lone Star State Showdown
A Texas rivalry with implications for the inaugural NBA Cup takes center stage as the Houston Rockets travel to face the San Antonio Spurs. The oddsmakers anticipate a nail-biter, installing the visiting Rockets as slim 1.5-point favorites in a game that could come down to the final possession.
The Rockets are looking to build on a promising start to their season, where their young core has been bolstered by veteran additions and a renewed focus on defense. As a slight road favorite, Houston will lean on the offensive firepower of guards Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, along with the versatile post-play of Alperen Şengün. However, their interior depth will be tested. According to multiple reports, center Steven Adams has been ruled out, removing a key rebounder and physical presence from their rotation.
The Spurs, meanwhile, continue to build around their generational talent, Victor Wembanyama. As slight home underdogs, they will look to leverage their home-court advantage and the unique challenges Wembanyama presents on both ends of the floor. The Spurs’ injury situation is somewhat unclear based on recent reports, with guard Jeremy Sochan’s name appearing on injury lists in early November. His absence would be a significant blow to their perimeter defense and playmaking. The absence of Steven Adams for Houston could open the door for a dominant performance from Wembanyama in the paint.
Prediction
This matchup is a classic “pick’em,” with the 1.5-point spread indicating how closely these two teams are matched. The key battle will be Houston’s aggressive guard play against a San Antonio defense anchored by the towering Wembanyama.
While the Rockets may have a slight edge in overall roster talent and experience, the Spurs have the ultimate equalizer in Wembanyama. At home, and with Houston missing the physicality of Steven Adams inside, San Antonio is in a prime position to control the paint and keep this game tight. The Rockets’ improved defense should also do its part to slow down a young and developing Spurs offense, making the total of 226.5 points seem a bit high. Expect a competitive, grind-it-out Texas rivalry game.
The Picks:
- Spurs +1.5
- Under 226.5.
Sources:
Houston Rockets Injury Status – ESPN
Houston Rockets Injury Report and Status 2025-26 – CBS Sports
Houston Rockets Injury Status – ESPN (PH)
Rockets injury report for tomorrow’s game : r/lakers
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