The Toronto Raptors made their week interesting, let’s say, when they acquired Brandan Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans at the trade deadline. That said, the forward is injured (ankle) and won’t play. Toronto was in Oklahoma City on Friday when Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the Thunder beat them 121-109. The Houston Rockets were in Dallas on Saturday to contend with the new-look Mavericks and lost 116-105.

Our NBA odds view the Rockets as considerable -10.5 favourites. 

Raptors vs. Rockets NBA Betting Odds

Sunday’s match concludes the season series between these clubs. The Rockets visited the Raptors just before Christmas and earned a 114-110 victory. That the Texas-based side has captured two of the past three meetings is an indication that the franchise is turning things around, especially since the Raptors had ridden a four-game winning streak before.

It’s tempting to say that Toronto is a good bet as +10.5 underdogs since their tally against the spread this season is 30-21-1. Then again, they were +10.5 at home to the Memphis Grizzlies last week and were pancaked 138-107. Also of note is that the Raptors are one of only four clubs to have earned a quartet of wins away from home this season (they’re 4-20 on their travels). Jakob Poeltl (hip) and RJ Barrett (concussion) are listed as out. 

Houston needs to figure things out. They were flying high up until a few weeks ago and fought for one of the top seeds in the Western Conference. A six-game slide dropped them to fifth. Houston is nearly as good a proposition as Toronto ATS this season, given their honourable 29-22-1 record. They also lost twice to a mediocre Brooklyn Nets operation during the skid, so there’s hope for the Raps. Injuries to Fred VanVleet (ankle) and Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand) aren’t helping.

Toronto Raptors

Toronto got a taste of its own medicine, so to speak, on Friday. Torontonian superstar and possible MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points to help his Thunder to tame the Raptors 121-109.

All told, it wasn’t an awful performance by the Raptors. It was thhe first quarter that sunk them. Toronto lost it 35-25. When you consider that they ended up losing by 12, one can surmise that they stabilized the ship the rest of the way. But that also played into OKC’s hand since the latter is simply the more talented, confident group. Putting a roster like theirs in a position of comfort where they can coast is never a good idea.

The game in the paint was lopsided, with the Raptors conceding 60 points in that area and scoring only 34. No wonder they allowed the Thunder to finish the evening with 51.2 efficiency from the floor despite hitting only 9 of 31 shots from beyond the arc.

Scottie Barnes led the side with 21 points, followed by Gradey Dick’s 17. Immanuel Quickley had 10 assists but registered only six points. 

Houston Rockets

The bleeding continued on Saturday for the Rockets, who tussled with the Mavericks in Dallas and the latter’s new weapon, Anthony Davis. Alas, it ended in a 116-105 defeat.

Houston had to surmount a 21-point disadvantage at one point, which is not a gameplan for success. To their credit, the Rockets made it a one-point contest in the third quarter when it felt as though the tide was turning. But that was as close as they would ever get again. 

Alperen Sengun had a game-high 30 points and added eight rebounds. Jalen Green performed some emphatic dunks en route to a 24-point afternoon. Amen Thompson continues to develop into a fine weapon. He added 20 points, far above his season average of 13.9.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Rockets?

• Regular Season

Raptors Team Leaders

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.48
Assists	Scottie Barnes 5.94
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.65
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 61.4
Steals	Scottie Barnes 1.48
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.22

HOU

Points	Jalen Green 21.15
Assists	Fred VanVleet 5.69
Rebounds	Alperen Sengun 10.38
FG%	N'Faly Dante 66.7
Steals	Tari Eason 1.82
Blocks	N'Faly Dante 2

• Regular Season

Rockets Team Leaders

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.48
Assists	Scottie Barnes 5.94
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.65
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 61.4
Steals	Scottie Barnes 1.48
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.22

HOU

Points	Jalen Green 21.15
Assists	Fred VanVleet 5.69
Rebounds	Alperen Sengun 10.38
FG%	N'Faly Dante 66.7
Steals	Tari Eason 1.82
Blocks	N'Faly Dante 2

Injuries

Toronto

Scottie Barnes (SF)

Ques Fri Finger - 11 / 03 / 25

RJ Barrett (SF)

Ques Fri Personal - 11 / 03 / 25

Jamison Battle (SF)

Ques wed Nose - 11 / 03 / 25

Scottie Barnes (SF)

Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 03 / 25

Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)

Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 03 / 25

Chris Boucher (PF)

Ques Wed Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25

Jonathan Mogbo (PF)

Mid Mar Face - 05 / 03 / 25

Ochai Agbaji (SG)

Out indefinitely Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25

Jamison Battle (SF)

Ques Fri Nose - 27 / 02 / 25

Scottie Barnes (SF)

Ques Fri Hip - 26 / 02 / 25

Houston

Jock Landale (C)

Ques Sat Knee - 04 / 03 / 25

Steven Adams (C)

Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 03 / 25

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Ques Tues Concussion - 02 / 03 / 25

Tari Eason (SF)

Ques Tues Leg - 02 / 03 / 25

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 02 / 03 / 25

Tari Eason (SF)

Out Sat Leg - 26 / 02 / 25

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Ques Tues Illness - 24 / 02 / 25

Steven Adams (C)

Ques Wed Ankle - 22 / 02 / 25

Tari Eason (SF)

Ques Tues Leg - 22 / 02 / 25

Jae'Sean Tate (SF)

Ques Tues Back - 22 / 02 / 25

Injuries

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Scottie Barnes (SF)	Ques Fri	Finger - 11 / 03 / 25	1-1	1-1	+ -
Barnes is dealing with a finger injury, and it remain to seen if he will face Jazz on Friday.
RJ Barrett (SF)	Ques Fri	Personal - 11 / 03 / 25	1-1	1-1	+ -
Barrett is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will play Friday versus Jazz.
Jamison Battle (SF)	Ques wed	Nose - 11 / 03 / 25	1-1	1-1	+ -
Battle is battling with a nose injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Scottie Barnes (SF)	Ques Sat	Hand - 08 / 03 / 25	1-0	1-0	+ -
Barnes is dealing with hand injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Wizards on Saturday.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)	Ques Sun	Hip - 08 / 03 / 25	1-0	1-0	+ -
Walter is battling with a right hip strain, and he is not expected to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Chris Boucher (PF)	Ques Wed	Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25	1-0	1-0	+ -
Boucher has gone through wisdom tooth extraction, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)	Mid Mar	Face - 05 / 03 / 25	1-0	1-0	+ -
Mogbo has been diagnosed with facial contusion, and he will be sideline till the mid part of March.
Ochai Agbaji (SG)	Out indefinitely	Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25	2-2	2-2	+ -
Agbaji has been out of the lineup with a left ankle sprain, and there is no timetable for return.
Jamison Battle (SF)	Ques Fri	Nose - 27 / 02 / 25	2-2	2-2	+ -
Battle is dealing with a nasal fracture, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Scottie Barnes (SF)	Ques Fri	Hip - 26 / 02 / 25	3-2	2-3	+ -
Barnes is tending to a hip contusion, and his status for Friday's clash against the Bulls is unknown.

Houston

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jock Landale (C)	Ques Sat	Knee - 04 / 03 / 25	2-2	1-3	+ -
Landale is dealing with a left knee soreness, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Pelicans on Saturday.
Steven Adams (C)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 02 / 03 / 25	3-2	1-4	+ -
Adams is nursing an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Pacers on Tuesday.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Ques Tues	Concussion - 02 / 03 / 25	3-2	1-4	+ -
Brooks is dealing with concussion, and it is unclear if he will play against the Pacers on Tuesday.
Tari Eason (SF)	Ques Tues	Leg - 02 / 03 / 25	3-2	1-4	+ -
Eason is dealing with a leg injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Pacers on Tuesday.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 02 / 03 / 25	3-2	1-4	+ -
VanVleet is nursing an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the Suns on Wednesday.
Tari Eason (SF)	Out Sat	Leg - 26 / 02 / 25	3-3	2-5	+ -
Eason is nursing a left lower leg injury, and he is not expected to be active against the Kings on Saturday.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Ques Tues	Illness - 24 / 02 / 25	3-3	2-5	+ -
Brooks is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Steven Adams (C)	Ques Wed	Ankle - 22 / 02 / 25	4-4	3-6	+ -
Adams is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is uncertain if he will return to action against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Tari Eason (SF)	Ques Tues	Leg - 22 / 02 / 25	4-4	3-6	+ -
Eason is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unclear if he will return to action against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Jae'Sean Tate (SF)	Ques Tues	Back - 22 / 02 / 25	4-4	3-6	+ -
Tate is dealing with a back injury, and it is unknown if he will return to action against the Bucks on Tuesday.