San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets: Current odds, tips, predictions

The Houston Rockets face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday evening. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at the Frost Bank Center, where both teams will look to add momentum to the start of the season.

The Spurs go into the game as slight underdogs, but have a lot to offer despite their opening loss to the Dallas Mavericks. With guards Tre Jones (ankle) and Devin Vassell (foot) out due to injuries, San Antonio may have to make some creative adjustments, particularly in defense and offensive rotations. However, they are betting on superstar Victor Wembanyama to bounce back from a shaky first game and capitalize on Houston's lack of experience dealing with quality players.

On the Rockets' side, the team's young lineup has split its games so far this season and will look to use its length and defensive ability to frustrate the Spurs' interior and backfield.

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While Houston's solid defense and larger squad give them an advantage on paper, the Spurs could surprise at home, with Wembanyama potentially taking the lead after his opening night nerves. A high-scoring game seems likely, especially with both teams still having to make up for defensive mistakes at the start of the season.

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