Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/02/2024

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, February 2, 2024

Venue:  Toyota Center, Houston, TX 

Where to Watch:  Space City Home Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Raptors +5, Rockets -5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Raptors +5, Rockets -5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Raptors +5.5, Rockets -5.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Toronto Raptors:  17-30 (5th place, Atlantic Division)

Houston Rockets:  22-25 (3rd place, Southwest Division)

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Toronto Raptors:  2-8 last 10

Houston Rockets:  3-7 last 10

The Raptors are entering this game with a 17-30 record overall and they are 7-17 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Gary Trent Jr. led the team in points in that game with 24 while Bruce Brown Jr. was next on the team with 19 points. Dennis Schröder led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Bruce Brown Jr. led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 51.8% from the field, 48.3% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.6 PPG against them. The Raptors have an ATS record of 22-24-1 this season and their O/U record is 24-23.

The Rockets are entering this game with a 22-25 record overall and they are 17-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game. Jalen Green led the team in points in that game with 31 while Cam Whitmore was next on the team with 17 points. Alperen Şengün and Fred VanVleet each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Alperen Şengün led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 40.2% from the field, 29.5% from 3-point range, and 94.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.5 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 24-21-2 this season and their O/U record is 22-24-1.

The current betting odds have the Rockets listed as a 5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rockets haven't looked great in their games this season with their 22-25 record overall which has them near the bottom of the West right now and fighting for a play-in spot for the playoffs. They have looked a lot better on their home court all season with their 17-9 home record. Meanwhile, the Raptors have looked terrible in their games this season with their 17-30 record overall which has them near the bottom of the East and well out of a playoff spot right now. They have also looked terrible in their road games this year with their 7-17 road record. The Raptors recently made some trades to improve their team but they have been much worse since making those trades as they get used to their new teammates in the lineup. It doesn't help that their newly acquired player, RJ Barrett, has also been dealing with an injury along with a few other key players in the lineup which has been bringing them down lately. They just pulled off a rare road win in their last game as they beat the Bulls but they are going to struggle to string together 2 road wins here, especially with how good the Rockets have been on their home court this year. The Rockets are also coming off a bad loss to the Pelicans in their last game there so they will be looking to bounce back against a much weaker team here that has struggled in road games. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rockets to cover the spread in this game. 

Raptors Rockets Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, February 2, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Rockets 117 Raptors 102.

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Toronto Raptors: 3-11 ATS off a win by 10 points or more as an underdog. 1-7 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 33-19 OVER after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 16-7 OVER after playing a road game.

Houston Rockets: 8-1 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 17-9 ATS in home games. 18-7 ATS after playing a home game. 23-15 OVER after scoring 100 points or less. 8-4 OVER off a home loss against a division rival.

Toronto Raptors:  J. Poeltl (C) Mid Feb - Ankle. O. Porter Jr. (SF) Ques Fri - Back. R. Barrett (SF) Ques Fri - Knee. I. Quickley (SG) Ques Fri - Quadricep.

Houston Rockets:  T. Eason (SF) Mid Feb - Leg. V. Oladipo (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“I can speak about Thad Young for the whole night. It's not just what he does on the court. It's everything he does off the court as well.” - Darko Rajakovic after his team’s win against the Bulls in their game on Tuesday.

“Some guys had tough nights there and didn't play with energy. It's tough when a lot of guys aren't playing well overall.” - Ime Udoka after his team’s loss against the Pelicans in their game on Wednesday.

PG Dennis Schroder

SG Gary Trent Jr.

SF RJ Barrett 

PF Scottie Barnes

C Thaddeus Young

PG Fred VanVleet

SG Jalen Green

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jabari Smith Jr.

C Alperen Sengun

PPG: S. Barnes (20.2)

APG: D. Schroder (6.3)

Reb/G: J. Poeltl (8.3)

PPG: A. Sengun (21.7)

APG: F. VanVleet (8.4)

Reb/G: A. Sengun (9.2)

Coaches:

Toronto Raptors: Darko Rajakovic (1st season)

Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka (1st season)