HOU vs TOR Match Prediction: In an Inter-Conference showdown, the Houston Rockets will square off against the Toronto Raptors tomorrow at Toyota Center. This marks their first matchup of the season, with the Rockets aiming to secure victory at home before hitting the road.
Despite the Raptors’ poor road record of 7-17 this season, they hold a two-game winning streak against Houston and aim to extend it in this road game.
Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Houston Rockets (22-25)
The Rockets struggled last month, they are only able to win 7 games out of their last 15 matches. The Rockets are currently in 11th position in the conference league as they lost their last game against the Pelicans by 110-99 at home, despite Jalen Green scoring 31 points, Houston was unable to secure that game. The Houston Rockets are 5th in the league in rebounds with 45.3 RPG and 10th in the league in defense allowing opponents to score only 112.5 PPG.
Rockets centre player Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points per game and 9.2 rebounds with 54.7% from the field. Following him, Jalen Green is averaging 18.4 PPG and Fred Vanvleet is averaging 16.8 PPG and 8.4 APG. Another interesting player to watch for is Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr.
Toronto Raptors (17-30)
The Toronto Raptors currently find themselves in the 12th position in the conference league and are positioned last in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors are currently in poor form but have managed to secure victories in 3 out of their last 13 matches. Offensively and defensively, the Raptors have been below average this season, ranking 18th in the NBA with an average of 114.5 points per game, and 17th in the league in allowing opponents to score an average of 116.6 points per game.
Despite these challenges, the Raptors are 2nd best in the NBA in assists with an average of 29.6 per game and 13th in rebounds with an average of 43.0 boards per game. Pascal Siakam leads the team with 22.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while Scottie Barnes is contributing 20.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Immanuel Quickley has emerged as a key player this season, averaging 16.7 points per game while shooting an impressive 44.4% from behind the arc.
HOU vs TOR Basketball Match Info
- Date: Saturday, 3rd February 2024
- Time:6:30 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
- Arena: Toyota Center
Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Lineups
HOU (Rockets): Dillon Brooks, Reggie Bullock Jr., Tari Eason, Jalen Green, Jeff Green, Nate Hinton, Aaron Holiday, Jock Landale, Boban Marjanovic, Victor Oladipo, Jermaine Samuels Jr., Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet, Cam Whitmore, Nate Williams, Steve Adams
TOR (Raptors): Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, OG Anunoby, Dennis Schroder, Gary Trent Jr., Jakob Poeltl, Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, Malachi Flynn, Gradey Dick, Jalen McDaniels, Otto Porter Jr., Markquis Nowell, Thaddeus Young, Garrett Temple, Jontay Porter, Ron Harper Jr. Javon Freeman-Liberty, Christian Koloko.
Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Injuries
HOU (Rockets): Steve Adams (knee injury), Tari Eason (leg injury)
TOR (Raptors): Immanuel Quickley (Quadriceps), Markquis Nowell (Hamstring), Jakob Poeltl (ankle injury)
Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors H2H
Last 10 H2H Match-up:
HOU (Rockets): 4 games won
TOR (Raptors): 6 games won
HOU vs TOR Fantasy Basketball Picks
Points: Alperen Sengun (21.5) vs Pascal Siakam (22.2)
Rebounds: Alperen Sengun (9.0) vs Scottie Barnes (8.3)
Assists: Fred VanVleet (8.8) vs Dennis Schroder (6.3)
Steals: Tari Eason (1.4) vs Scottie Barnes (1.3)
Blocks: Tari Eason (0.9) vs Jakob Poeltl (1.5)
Free Throw%: Fred VanVleet (85.8) vs Immanuel Quickley (85.0)
Field Goal Percentage%: Alperen Sengun (54.1) vs RJ Barrett (55.0)
Three Point Percentage%: Cam Whitmore (39.6) vs Immanuel Quickley (44.4)
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