<p>The Toronto Raptors host the Houston Rockets in a Non-Conference matchup. The host Raptors are a huge -11 point spread favorite for this game with the total on the NBA board at 228 points. Tip-off is set for 07:30 PM ET at the Scotiabank Arena.</p>
<h2>Probable Starting Lineups</h2>
<p><b>Houston Rockets</b> PG Kevin Porter, SG Jalen Green, SF Garrison Mathews, PF Jae'Sean Tate, C Alperen Sengun</br><br />
<b>Toronto Raptors</b> PG Fred VanVleet Q, SG Gary Trent, SF Scottie Barnes, PF Pascal Siakam Q, C Khem Birch</p>
<h2>Key Injuries</h2>
<p><b> Houston Rockets </b><br />
Christian Wood: Hamstring (OUT)<br />
Eric Gordon: Groin (OUT)<br />
Dennis Schroder: Shoulder (OUT)<br />
John Wall: Holdout (OUT)</p>
<p><b> Toronto Raptors </b><br />
Yuta Watanabe: Quadricep (QUESTIONABLE)<br />
Isaac Bonga: Toe (QUESTIONABLE)<br />
OG Anunoby: Thigh (QUESTIONABLE)</p>
<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>The Houston Rockets come into this game with an overall record of 20-60, placing them 15th in the Western Conference. Throughout the season, Houston has struggled in their 40 road contests, sitting at 9-31. Over the Rockets' last five games, they have picked up just 0 wins. During this stretch, Houston is averaging 118.0 points per game, 8.0 points more than their season average of 109.6. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 114.0 points per contest. A key reason for Houston's recent struggles is a defensive unit giving up 125.0 points over their previous five contests. This figure is up from their season average of 118.1. In the Houston Rockets' most recent game, the team fell to Brooklyn by a score of 118-105.</p>
<p>The Toronto Raptors come into this game with an overall record of 47-33, placing them 5th in the Eastern Conference. So far, Toronto is above .500 at home, holding a record of 23-17. The Raptors have played well over their last five games, picking up 4 wins. During this stretch, Toronto is averaging 115.0 points per game, 6.0 points more than their season average of 109.5. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 110.0 points per contest. The Raptors have been picking up victories while holding opponents to an average of 105.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 107.0. In the Toronto Raptors' most recent game, Toronto took down Philadelphia by a score of 119-114.</p>
<h2>Individual Player Analysis</h2>
<p>As Houston travels to take on the Toronto Raptors, the Rockets' will be looking for a big game from rookie Jalen Green, who is averaging 17 points per game. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 51% of his games. So far, the Raptors are allowing their opponent's top scorer to surpass their season average in 50.0% of their games, placing them 17th among NBA defenses. On the other side, Pascal Siakam leads the Raptors in scoring, averaging 22 points across his 68 games. Throughout the season, Siakam has outscored his season average in 49.0% of his outings. On the season, the Rockets have allowed their opponent's top scorer to surpass their season average in 48.39% of their games, giving them a rank of 14th among NBA defenses.</p>
<h2>Matchup Analysis</h2>
<p>Heading into this matchup, the Toronto Raptors are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 17 of Toronto's 76 games, leading to a winning percentage of 59%. So far, the Houston Rockets have played 32 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 32 times, by an average margin of -15.0 points.</p>
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<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>Heading into today's matchup, the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors have met up for 1 game. Toronto took game one by a score of 139-120.</p>
<h2>How the Public is Betting the Rockets vs Raptors</h2>
<p>67% are betting the Raptors against the spread.<br></p>
<p>52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of No Odds</p>
<h2>Betting Trends Worth Noting</h2>
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<li>Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.</li>
<li>Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.</li>
<li>Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.</li>
<li>Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.</li>
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