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The Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors matchup is one of 10 games scheduled for Wednesday. The Rockets are off to a 1-2 start and are 11th in the West, while the Raptors are 1-3 to start the season and are ninth in the East.The two teams have faced each other in 58 regular-season games so far, with Houston holding a 32-26 lead. They faced off twice last season, as Houston won both games.Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction Money line: Rockets -212, Raptors +204Spread: Rockets -5.5 (-115), Raptors +5.5 (+104)Total over/under (o/u): Rockets o230.5 (-136), Raptors u230.5 (-112)Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors PreviewThe Rockets finally got to the win column with a 137-109 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Prior to that, they had dropped games against the OKC Thunder and Detroit Pistons. In Monday’s win, Tari Eason came off the bench and led the team in scoring with 22 points.Alperen Sengun had 21 points, while Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson had 19 and 12 points, respectively.Houston is struggling at the point guard spot with Fred VanVleet out with an ACL injury. Thompson, who is starting at point, needs to take a massive leap if the Rockets are to be serious title contenders. Dorian Finney-Smith is out for Wednesday’s game with an ankle issue.The Raptors are on a three-game losing streak after starting the season with a win against the Atlanta Hawks. They have since dropped games to the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.In the most recent loss to San Antonio on Monday, Toronto was led by RJ Barrett’s 25 points. Scottie Barnes struggled with just eight points, while Brandon Ingram had 14 points. Collin Murray-Boyles was the second-highest scorer with 19 points off the bench.Jakob Poeltl is doubtful for Wednesday’s game with a back injury.Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Starting 5sRocketsPG - Amen Thompson, SG - Kevin Durant, SF - Jabari Smith Jr., PF - Alperen Sengun, C - Steven AdamsRaptorsPG - Immanuel Quickley, SG - RJ Barrett, SF - Brandon Ingram, PF - Scottie Barnes, C - Sandro MamukelashviliHouston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Betting TipsRJ Barrett is favored to score under 17.5 points.Alperen Sengun is projected to score more than 21.5 points.Kevin Durant’s 3-pointers prop is set at 1.5 makes, which is under his season average of 2.25.Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting TipsThe oddsmakers favor the Rockets to get a win on the road. We expect the same as the Raptors are a rebuilding team and don’t seem to have much of a chance against Houston. Durant and Co. should cover the spread for a win in a game where the team total surpasses the 230.5-point mark.
