Raptors vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 22

Raptors vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: SCHN and TSN

The Toronto Raptors (7-21) are 8-point underdogs as they try to end a five-game home losing streak when they square off against the Houston Rockets (18-9) on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Scotiabank Arena. The contest airs at 6:00 PM ET on SCHN and TSN. The matchup's point total is set at 225.

Raptors vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (65%)

Raptors vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 17 times in 27 games with a set spread.
• The Raptors have 16 wins against the spread in 28 games this season.
• This season, 13 of the Rockets' games have gone over the point total out of 28 chances.
• Raptors games this year have gone over the total in 13 of 28 opportunities (46.4%).
• At home, Houston owns a better record against the spread (10-4-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-6-0).
• The Rockets have eclipsed the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in seven of 14 home matchups (50%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of 13 games (46.2%).
• Toronto's winning percentage against the spread at home is .600 (9-5-1). Away, it is .538 (7-5-1).
• Raptors games have finished above the over/under 60% of the time at home (nine of 15), and 30.8% of the time away (four of 13).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 18.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest, shooting 48.1% from the floor.
• Fred VanVleet's numbers on the season are 15.2 points, 4.2 boards and 6.1 assists per contest, shooting 37.7% from the field and 30.3% from downtown, with an average of 2.4 made 3-pointers.
• Jalen Green averages 19.5 points, 4.7 boards and 2.6 assists.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 11.8 points, 2.1 assists and 6.9 boards.
• Jabari Smith Jr.'s numbers on the season are 11.9 points, 6.6 boards and 1.1 assists per contest, shooting 43.9% from the floor and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 made treys.

Raptors Leaders

• RJ Barrett's numbers on the season are 23.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. He is also sinking 45.5% of his shots from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2 triples.
• Jakob Poeltl's numbers on the season are 15.5 points, 11 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. He is making 58.9% of his shots from the field (seventh in league).
• Scottie Barnes' numbers on the season are 20.3 points, 8.1 boards and 7.3 assists per contest. He is making 46.1% of his shots from the floor and 31.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.9 triples.
• The Raptors get 11.8 points per game from Ochai Agbaji, plus 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
• Per game, Gradey Dick gives the Raptors 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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