Rockets vs Spurs predictions, picks and odds for tonight’s NBA game

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Southwest Division rivals face off in tonight’s “Battle of Texas” as the San Antonio Spurs host the Houston Rockets.

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Elite defense will be on display from both teams and my Rockets vs. Spurs predictions call for the Under to strike at Frost Bank Center.

Here are my free NBA picks for this divisional tilt on Sunday, March 8.

Rockets-Spurs prediction

The best bet between Rockets and Spurs: Below 222.5 (-115)

Don’t expect a high-scoring affair tonight, as the Under has scored in two consecutive matches and in eight of the last 10 head-to-head matches between Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs.

Houston is 27-35 against the Under – including 13-30 on the road – while San Antonio is 26-38 (12-17 at home).

The Rockets have allowed the third-fewest points per game at 109.3, and the Spurs have allowed the seventh-fewest points per game at 111.4..

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Game of the same match between Rockets and Spurs

Alperen Sengun had success against Victor Wembanyama, averaging 20.2 points and 5.4 assists in nine head-to-head matches.

Sengun has recorded 19+ points in 30 of 55 games overall and two of three against the Spurs this season.

He recorded at least six dimes in 33 of 55 games overall, topping that mark in all three games against San Antonio.

Rockets-Spurs SGP

• Alperen Sengun Over 18.5 points

• Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 assists

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Victor Wembanyama has averaged 12 rebounds in nine career meetings against Sengun, and has grabbed 12-plus rebounds in two of four home meetings.

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Rockets-Spurs SGP

• Alperen Sengun Over 18.5 points

• Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 assists

• Victor Wembanyama Over 11.5 rebounds

Rockets vs Spurs betting

• Diffusion: Rockets +5 | Spurs -5

• Moneyline: Rockets +170 | Spurs -205

• Above/Below: Over 222.5 (-105) | Below 222.5 (-115)

Rockets vs Spurs betting trend to know

The San Antonio Spurs have reached the Under total in 28 of their last 40 games (+14.80 units / 34% ROI). Check out more NBA betting trends for Rockets vs. Spurs.

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