Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs

League: NBA | Date: 2026-01-20 08:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-20 06:08 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 Houston Rockets / Spread / -4.5 at -110 / 54% / Houston’s home advantage and superior offensive rating in recent games give them an edge to cover against a Spurs team dealing with key injuries.
💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 221.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams show defensive improvements in the current season, with Houston allowing fewer points at home and San Antonio’s pace slowing without key guards, favoring a lower-scoring affair.
💰 Best Bet #3 Houston Rockets / Moneyline / -162 / 58% / Rockets’ depth and rest advantage over the injury-plagued Spurs make them the clear favorite in this matchup.

Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs on 2026-01-20

Game Times

ET: 08:00 PM
CT: 07:00 PM
MT: 06:00 PM
PT: 05:00 PM
AKT: 04:00 PM
HST: 02:00 PM

Public Bets

Houston Rockets 65% / San Antonio Spurs 35%

Money Distribution

Houston Rockets 70% / San Antonio Spurs 30%

Market Alignment

Aligned

Line Movement

Line opened at -4 and has held steady at -4.5 despite moderate public action on Houston, indicating sharp stability on the favorite.

Mathematical Edge (EV)

+3.2% on Houston spread / The convergence of simulation probabilities, home metrics, and injury impacts supports positive EV, outweighing public lean without significant RLM.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Houston Rockets | 58% |
| Win % for San Antonio Spurs | 42% |
| Spread Cover % for Houston Rockets (-4.5) | 54% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48% / Under: 52% |
| Average Total Points | 222.1 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-8.2, +12.4] |

Top 3 Player Props
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Analysis Summary

Public sentiment aligns with sharp money on Houston, supported by the Rockets’ stronger current-season metrics and the Spurs’ absences, making following the favorite optimal without need for a fade. The game outlook points to moderate scoring, with Houston’s defense clamping down on San Antonio’s offense amid injuries, tilting toward the under. Overall, contextual factors like home rest and matchup history reinforce the model’s edges.

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