The Toronto Raptors have faced all potential playoff teams so far on their road trip through the Western Conference, but that changes Friday when they visit the Houston Rockets.
The Rockets are 6-point underdogs on the NBA odds.
Raptors vs. Rockets NBA Betting Odds
Friday concludes the season series as Houston lost in Toronto 116-109 on Nov. 9. Fred VanVleet had 32 points, and OG Anunoby 27 with 10 rebounds. Anunoby remains out injured currently and may have played his last game for the Raptors with trade rumours swirling. Pascal Siakam was out injured in the first meeting but is healthy now. Jalen Green, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft, had 21 points for Houston. Jabari Smith, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 draft, had 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Rockets are in full tank mode yet again and if they were to land the No. 1 overall pick this year and get Victor Wembanyama, look out next season and going forward as there’s some good untapped talent already on the team in Green, Smith and Alperen Sengun. The Rockets simply haven’t learned how to win yet. They usually are competitive at home but blown out on the road.
Houston leads the all-time series 29-24 and is 20-6 at home, but Toronto won there last season 139-120. The Rockets are 6-2 ATS in the past eight meetings.
Toronto Raptors
A tired Toronto team faded late Monday in a loss at Phoenix and much the same happened on Wednesday in a 131-128 loss at Utah as Jazz veteran guard Mike Conley had a three-point play and two clutch free throws in the closing minutes. He drew Pascal Siakam’s sixth foul with just over two minutes remaining. Fred VanVleet had his second career triple-double (both against Utah) with 34 points, a career-best 12 rebounds and 10 assists. He and Siakam are the only two Raptors ever to record multiple 30-point triple-doubles. VanVleet is the second undrafted player in league history to tally multiple 30-point triple-doubles, joining Connie Hawkins. Siakam had 21 points and 10 rebounds in the loss, and Scottie Barnes 18 points and 14 rebounds. Toronto had 110 shot attempts to Utah’s 83, but the Jazz shot 53.0 per cent overall. As noted above, OG Anunoby remains out injured. The Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their past seven road games.
Houston Rockets
Houston is on its third two-game winning streak of the season – but yet to win three in a row – following a 112-106 home upset of Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Eric Gordon had a season-high 25 points (the veteran is probably traded by next week’s deadline) and rookie Tari Eason a career-high 20 to go with 13 rebounds. Eason looks like a steal as the No. 17 overall pick in last year’s draft with three straight double-doubles. He’s the first Rockets rookie with three in a row since Patrick Patterson (a one-time Raptor) in March 2011. The team’s starting guards, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green, were both out injured and neither will apparently play Friday. Green leads the team in scoring at 21.7 ppg, and Porter is second at 19.2. Houston is 2-5 ATS in its past seven at home.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Rockets?
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TORONTO RAPTORS
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HOUSTON ROCKETS
118
Score Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 3 Feb 1:01pm | TOR | -6.5 -110 | O +227 -110 |
| Closing 4 Feb 12:41am | TOR | -7.5 -118 | O +223 -110 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
24.19 |
| Assists |
7.1 |
| Rebounds |
9.29 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.59 |
| Points |
22.07 |
| Assists |
5.88 |
| Rebounds |
8.74 |
| FG% |
68.9 |
| Steals |
1.31 |
| Blocks |
0.91 |
- Regular Season
Rockets Team Leaders
| Points |
24.19 |
| Assists |
7.1 |
| Rebounds |
9.29 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.59 |
| Points |
22.07 |
| Assists |
5.88 |
| Rebounds |
8.74 |
| FG% |
68.9 |
| Steals |
1.31 |
| Blocks |
0.91 |
Injuries
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Christian Koloko (C)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Will Barton (SG)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Christian Koloko (C)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Thaddeus Young (PF)
Frank Kaminsky (PF)
Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Kevin Porter Jr. (SG)
Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
TyTy Washington Jr. (PG)
Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Garrison Mathews (SG)
Eric Gordon (SG)
Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Ques Fri | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 3-0 | 3-0 | + - |
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Achiuwa sat out the last game with right hamstring tightness, and it is undetermined if he will participate in Friday's tilt against the Pistons. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Ques Fri | Elbow - 22 / 03 / 23 | 3-0 | 3-0 | + - |
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Trent Jr. was held out of the previous game due to right elbow stiffness, and it is unclear if he will take the court for Friday's showdown versus the Pistons. |
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| Joe Wieskamp (SG) | Ques Fri | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 3-0 | 3-0 | + - |
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Wieskamp missed the last contest with a right hamstring strain, and it has yet to be announced if he will face the Pistons on Friday. |
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| Christian Koloko (C) | Ques Sat | Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Out indefinitely | Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Banton is sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 08 / 03 / 23 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Barton has missed the last game due to an illness, but it is expected he will be active on Friday against the Lakers. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Ques Sat | Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Banton has missed the previous two contests with a left thumb sprain, and it is not yet confirmed if he will lace up against the Wizards on Saturday. |
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| Christian Koloko (C) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Koloko is nursing a left ankle sprain, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Bulls on Tuesday. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Ques Tues | Personal - 23 / 02 / 23 | 5-5 | 5-5 | + - |
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VanVleet has missed the last three contests due to a personal matter, and it has yet to be established if he will be available for Tuesday's clash with the Bulls. |
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| Thaddeus Young (PF) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 14 / 02 / 23 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Young exited the previous contest with strained left knee, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Pelicans on Thursday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Frank Kaminsky (PF) | Ques Fri | Migraine - 23 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 0-5 | + - |
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Kaminsky has suffered a migraine, leaving his availability unknown for Friday's clash against the Grizzlies. |
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| Jae'Sean Tate (SF) | Out Fri | Knee - 21 / 03 / 23 | 3-1 | 0-4 | + - |
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Tate sat out the previous game due to left knee soreness, and he will not face the Grizzlies on Friday. |
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| Jae'Sean Tate (SF) | Out Mon | Rest - 20 / 03 / 23 | 3-0 | 0-3 | + - |
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Tate will not be active for Monday's battle with the Warriors as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Kevin Porter Jr. (SG) | Prob Sat | Thigh - 08 / 03 / 23 | 2-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Porter was absent from the previous game due to a thigh contusion, but it it anticipated that he will face off with the Bulls on Saturday. |
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| Jae'Sean Tate (SF) | Out Sat | Ankle - 03 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Tate will not dress for Saturday's battle with the Spurs as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| TyTy Washington Jr. (PG) | Ques Sat | Migraine - 01 / 03 / 23 | 3-4 | 6-2 | + - |
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Washington exited the previous match due to a migraine, and it remains to be seen whether this will impact his status Saturday against the Spurs. |
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| Jae'Sean Tate (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 27 / 02 / 23 | 3-5 | 6-3 | + - |
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Tate was absent from the previous match due to a right ankle injury, but he is expected to be available for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. |
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| Garrison Mathews (SG) | Ques Fri | Toe - 05 / 02 / 23 | 6-9 | 10-5-1 | + - |
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Mathews has missed the previous two contests due to left big toe soreness, and his status for Friday's clash against the Heat in question. |
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| Eric Gordon (SG) | Prob Mon | Rest - 04 / 02 / 23 | 7-9 | 10-6-1 | + - |
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Gordon was absent from the previous game for rest, but it is expected that he will participate against the Kings on Monday. |
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| Jae'Sean Tate (SF) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 04 / 02 / 23 | 7-9 | 10-6-1 | + - |
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Tate was absent from the previous tilt due to a right ankle injury, but he is anticipated to suit up in Monday's clash with the Kings. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 3 Feb 1:01pm TOR -6.5 -110 O +227 -110 Closing 4 Feb 12:41am TOR -7.5 -118 O +223 -110 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 24.19
Assists 7.1
Rebounds 9.29
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.59
Points 22.07
Assists 5.88
Rebounds 8.74
FG% 68.9
Steals 1.31
Blocks 0.91
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- Regular Season
Rockets Team Leaders
Points 24.19
Assists 7.1
Rebounds 9.29
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.59
Points 22.07
Assists 5.88
Rebounds 8.74
FG% 68.9
Steals 1.31
Blocks 0.91
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Injuries
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Ques Fri Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Ques Fri Elbow - 22 / 03 / 23Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Ques Fri Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Christian Koloko (C)
Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23Dalano Banton (SF)
Out indefinitely Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23Will Barton (SG)
Prob Fri Illness - 08 / 03 / 23Dalano Banton (SF)
Ques Sat Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23Christian Koloko (C)
Prob Tues Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23Fred VanVleet (PG)
Ques Tues Personal - 23 / 02 / 23Thaddeus Young (PF)
Prob Thurs Knee - 14 / 02 / 23Frank Kaminsky (PF)
Ques Fri Migraine - 23 / 03 / 23Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Out Fri Knee - 21 / 03 / 23Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Out Mon Rest - 20 / 03 / 23Kevin Porter Jr. (SG)
Prob Sat Thigh - 08 / 03 / 23Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Out Sat Ankle - 03 / 03 / 23TyTy Washington Jr. (PG)
Ques Sat Migraine - 01 / 03 / 23Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 27 / 02 / 23Garrison Mathews (SG)
Ques Fri Toe - 05 / 02 / 23Eric Gordon (SG)
Prob Mon Rest - 04 / 02 / 23Jae'Sean Tate (SF)
Prob Mon Ankle - 04 / 02 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Precious Achiuwa (PF) Ques Fri Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 3-0 3-0 + - Achiuwa sat out the last game with right hamstring tightness, and it is undetermined if he will participate in Friday's tilt against the Pistons.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Ques Fri Elbow - 22 / 03 / 23 3-0 3-0 + - Trent Jr. was held out of the previous game due to right elbow stiffness, and it is unclear if he will take the court for Friday's showdown versus the Pistons.
Joe Wieskamp (SG) Ques Fri Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 3-0 3-0 + - Wieskamp missed the last contest with a right hamstring strain, and it has yet to be announced if he will face the Pistons on Friday.
Christian Koloko (C) Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF) Out indefinitely Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Banton is sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, and there is no timetable for return.
Will Barton (SG) Prob Fri Illness - 08 / 03 / 23 1-2 2-1 + - Barton has missed the last game due to an illness, but it is expected he will be active on Friday against the Lakers.
Dalano Banton (SF) Ques Sat Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23 3-4 4-3 + - Banton has missed the previous two contests with a left thumb sprain, and it is not yet confirmed if he will lace up against the Wizards on Saturday.
Christian Koloko (C) Prob Tues Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23 3-4 4-3 + - Koloko is nursing a left ankle sprain, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Bulls on Tuesday.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Ques Tues Personal - 23 / 02 / 23 5-5 5-5 + - VanVleet has missed the last three contests due to a personal matter, and it has yet to be established if he will be available for Tuesday's clash with the Bulls.
Thaddeus Young (PF) Prob Thurs Knee - 14 / 02 / 23 5-6 6-5 + - Young exited the previous contest with strained left knee, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Pelicans on Thursday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Frank Kaminsky (PF) Ques Fri Migraine - 23 / 03 / 23 3-2 0-5 + - Kaminsky has suffered a migraine, leaving his availability unknown for Friday's clash against the Grizzlies.
Jae'Sean Tate (SF) Out Fri Knee - 21 / 03 / 23 3-1 0-4 + - Tate sat out the previous game due to left knee soreness, and he will not face the Grizzlies on Friday.
Jae'Sean Tate (SF) Out Mon Rest - 20 / 03 / 23 3-0 0-3 + - Tate will not be active for Monday's battle with the Warriors as he will receive a day of rest.
Kevin Porter Jr. (SG) Prob Sat Thigh - 08 / 03 / 23 2-1 3-1 + - Porter was absent from the previous game due to a thigh contusion, but it it anticipated that he will face off with the Bulls on Saturday.
Jae'Sean Tate (SF) Out Sat Ankle - 03 / 03 / 23 3-2 4-2 + - Tate will not dress for Saturday's battle with the Spurs as he will be given a day of rest.
TyTy Washington Jr. (PG) Ques Sat Migraine - 01 / 03 / 23 3-4 6-2 + - Washington exited the previous match due to a migraine, and it remains to be seen whether this will impact his status Saturday against the Spurs.
Jae'Sean Tate (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 27 / 02 / 23 3-5 6-3 + - Tate was absent from the previous match due to a right ankle injury, but he is expected to be available for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies.
Garrison Mathews (SG) Ques Fri Toe - 05 / 02 / 23 6-9 10-5-1 + - Mathews has missed the previous two contests due to left big toe soreness, and his status for Friday's clash against the Heat in question.
Eric Gordon (SG) Prob Mon Rest - 04 / 02 / 23 7-9 10-6-1 + - Gordon was absent from the previous game for rest, but it is expected that he will participate against the Kings on Monday.
Jae'Sean Tate (SF) Prob Mon Ankle - 04 / 02 / 23 7-9 10-6-1 + - Tate was absent from the previous tilt due to a right ankle injury, but he is anticipated to suit up in Monday's clash with the Kings.