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Houston (5-2) at San Antonio (5-2)
- When: Nov 7 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
- TV: Prime Video
Spurs vs Rockets: The Battle for Texas Bragging Rights (and Maybe a Cup)
Spread: Houston -3.0
Moneyline: Houston (-150)
Total: 223.5
Houston comes in as a 3-point favorite, with the total set at 223.5, but if there’s one thing we know about Lone Star rivalries, it’s that logic takes the night off. The NBA Cup adds extra spice, and Friday’s matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets might just be the most entertaining battle south of the Red River this week.
San Antonio Spurs: Trying to Regain Their Swagger
The Spurs opened the season looking like a Disney sports movie, heartwarming, unpredictable, and full of “maybe they’re actually good” moments. Then reality checked in with back-to-back road losses. Their latest heartbreak came in Los Angeles, where they blew a nine-point fourth-quarter lead to the Lakers faster than a Whataburger line after midnight.
Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 19 points and eight rebounds before fouling out, while Stephon Castle showed flashes of brilliance with 16 points and eight assists. But when three of your players foul out and you give up 66 total whistles, that’s not basketball, it’s an endurance test.
Still, the Spurs have grit, youthful chaos, and the NBA’s tallest science experiment in Wembanyama. New head coach Mitch Johnson is steering this young roster through growing pains, trying to mold raw potential into consistency. He’s got his team playing with energy and belief, even if the execution sometimes looks like organized chaos. Expect the Spurs to push the pace, hoist threes, and try to remind everyone that their early success wasn’t a fluke.
Houston Rockets: Cooking with Confidence
Meanwhile, the Rockets have gone from 0-2 to five straight wins, and they’re doing it with the swagger of a team that believes they belong in the West’s conversation. They just thrashed Memphis 124-109, led by Amen Thompson, who exploded for 28 points and 10 rebounds. Alperen Sengun was dominant as well, going full “Euro Shaq” with 20 points and 16 boards.
Houston isn’t just winning, they’re dismantling teams by nearly 20 points per game. They’re leading the league in scoring (124.7 PPG), rebounding, and 3-point shooting percentage. Even Kevin Durant’s off night couldn’t slow them down because, apparently, the Rockets now print offense on demand.
Coach Ime Udoka has this team buying in, defending with purpose, and sharing the rock like they’re allergic to isolation plays.
The Betting Angle and Prediction
Houston’s hot streak and balanced attack make them the logical pick here, but the Spurs’ home crowd and Mitch’s adjustments could keep this closer than Vegas expects. The total at 223.5 might look high, but both teams love to run and shoot, so this could easily turn into a scoreboard special.
Final Score: Rockets 118, Spurs 111
Lean: Houston -3.0
Total: Over 223.5 (because defense is optional in Texas).
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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