San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

The San Antonio Spurs will travel to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets. The game is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN. Both teams play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division, making this an important game early in the NBA regular season.

The Spurs come in with a 31-15 record, led by head coach Mitch Johnson. They recently lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending their streak. The Rockets, coached by Ime Udoka, have a 28-16 record. They are on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams will aim to improve their standings in the division.

Spurs vs Rockets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets
  • Venue: Toyota Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockets -3.0 (-111), Spurs +3.0 (-111)

San Antonio Spurs Team Preview

The San Antonio Spurs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They defeated the Utah Jazz 126-109 with a strong shooting performance, hitting 50.6% of their shots. However, they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 104-95, struggling with only 39.5% shooting.

Victor Wembanyama stands out as a key player for the Spurs. He averages 24.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. In the game against the Jazz, he scored 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, leading the team to victory.

De’Aaron Fox is another important player, contributing 20.2 points and 6.0 assists per game. He was instrumental in the win over the Jazz, scoring 31 points. The Spurs will need strong performances from both Wembanyama and Fox in their upcoming games.

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets are coming off a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. They scored 108 points while holding the Grizzlies to 99. Alperen Sengün and Kevin Durant both scored 33 points each to lead the team.

For the season, the Rockets rank 12th in points per game with 116.7. They are 1st in rebounds per game with 49.0. Their defense has been strong, allowing only 110.5 points per game, which is 4th in the league.

Kevin Durant is a key player, averaging 26.4 points per game. Alperen Sengün contributes with 21.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. However, the team is missing Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet due to injuries.

BTB Betting Pick

The Spurs are the pick to cover the spread of +3.0 against the Rockets. The Spurs score 117.4 points per game and allow 112.4 points, while the Rockets score 116.7 points and allow 110.5 points. The projected score is Spurs 116, Rockets 114, making the Spurs a good choice to cover.

For the over/under, the recommendation is to take the under 221.5. Both teams have strong defenses, with the Spurs allowing 112.4 points per game and the Rockets allowing 110.5 points. The projected total score is 230, but the defensive stats suggest a lower-scoring game.