San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Wednesday, 11/06/24

Wednesday marks the third game between the sides this season, with the teams currently tied 1-1. This time the Rockets will be at home, however their form their has not been outstanding — being 2-2 on the season. The Spurs are coming into this game after blowing a 26-point lead over the Los Angeles Clippers and should be motivated to set things straight. They will be without Jeremy Sochan and longer-term absentees Devin Vassell and Tre Jones, while the Rockets are missing Steven Adams and have both Tari Eason and Dillon Brooks listed as questionable.

The Spurs rank 9th in the league in defensive rating this season. Victor Wembanyama has been a major part of that, and he has done an amazing job on Alperen Sengun. After the Turkish center dominated against the Spurs last season, this time around Wemby has held him to performances of 6 and 12 points. If he can force another tough night for the center, the Rockets will struggle pulling away. Chris Paul has been coming on strong for the Spurs, too, and he could be a difference maker tonight. Paul has managed to make at least 50% of his field-goal attempts in 5 straight games, including their last outing against the Rockets. Both teams play slow-tempo basketball, with the teams ranked 26th and 29th in pace, respectively. Considering the defensive efficiency of the Spurs, it’s hard to see the Rockets getting enough possessions to cover the spread.

Spurs vs Rockets prediction: San Antonio +6.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +5.

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