The NBA betting slate features a clash between Houston and Toronto on Tuesday, with the host Rockets trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.

Houston battles the Raptors, currently with a 10-23 mark (18-14-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 12-22 for the Rockets and 14-18-1 for the Raptors.



View Toronto vs Houston Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Rockets installed as 10-point favorites in this particular matchup. The over-under number was listed by most sportsbooks at 190.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game pits the Rockets, currently No. 13 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Raptors, who rate No. 24 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 96-89 victory for the Rockets.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Houston's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 97.5 PPG, against a Raptors defense that ranks No. 13 at 94.3 PPG. The Rockets field goal percentage has averaged 45.2% so far, more than the Raptors shooters have achieved on the year, 43.1% per game.

Defensively, the Raptors feature the league's No. 11-rated defense on the road, allowing 95.2 points per game. Houston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 7 in the league in scoring at home.

Toronto was a 103-93 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Pistons. They covered the 4.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 196 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Toronto got 23 points from DeMar DeRozan en route to a 103-93 victory over Detroit on Wednesday at Air Canada Centre.

Houston was a 93-87 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the 76ers. They covered the 4-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 180 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Houston earned a 93-87 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Luis Scola at Toyota Center.


Toronto Raptors Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a win are 2-8

Houston Rockets Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

A few Raptors at Rockets trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 13 games


Next up:
Toronto at New Orleans, Wednesday, February 29
Houston at Utah, Wednesday, February 29