Rockets vs. Raptors Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 09th, 2025

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Mark your calendars for February 09th, 2025, when the Rockets and Raptors collide in an NBA game in Houston, TX at Toyota Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Rockets vs. Raptors betting tip and prediction

At 13:00 on February 09th, 2025, the Western Conference and Eastern Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. Rockets and Raptors are a pick’em for this contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Rockets won, 107-104.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Rockets are currently knocking down 34.2% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Raptors are impressively converting 35.3% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Rockets are dedicating 38% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Raptors are taking 36% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Houston Rockets

How are the Rockets playing this season?

The Rockets comes into this game with a 32-20 record, and they are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Rockets win their most recent game?

No, Rockets fell to the Mavericks, 116-105. Dillon Brooks scored 20 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Rockets

The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.5 points per game. In the last game, he scored 39.25 points in DraftKings and 37.6 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Rockets

Coming into the February 09th, 2025 contest, Alperen Sengun leads the Rockets with 10.5 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 46 points in DraftKings and 45.1 fantasy points in FanDuel. Fred VanVleet has a team-high 5.8 assists per game The steals leader for the Rockets is Tari Eason (1.9 steals per game). He has 19 DraftKings fantasy points and 19.7 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Amen Thompson is leading the way for the Rockets with 1.2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 41.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.9 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Rockets Team Analysis

The Rockets' point differential this season is 4.1 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.2 points per game while allowing 109.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Rockets are making 12.1 shots per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 17.6 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

Projected Rockets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Raptors, the Rockets' starting lineup consisted of Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Amen Thompson. For the upcoming matchup, the Rockets has the following injuries: Steven Adams is questionable (ankle), Jabari Smith is out (hand) and Fred VanVleet isquestionable (ankle).

Toronto Raptors

How are the Raptors playing this season?

The Raptors head this game with a 16-36 record, and they are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Raptors win their most recent game?

No, Raptors came up short against the Thunder, 121-109. Immanuel Quickley scored 25 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Raptors

The leading scorer for the Raptors this season is RJ Barrett, who is averaging 21.6 points per game. RJ Barrett also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.45.

Other Team Leaders for the Raptors

Jakob Poeltl is leading the way with 10.1 rebounds per game Scottie Barnes is dishing out a team-high 6.4 assists per game. He has 46.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 49 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Raptors' leader is Scottie Barnes with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 46.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 49 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Raptors is Jakob Poeltl, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game

Raptors Team Analysis

The Raptors' point differential this season is -5.7 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.2 points per game while allowing 116.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Raptors are making 11.5 shots per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Raptors are making 15.8 per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA.

Projected Raptors' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Rockets, the Raptors' starting five were Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Gary Trent Jr. and Immanuel Quickley. For the upcoming matchup, Raptors has the following injuries: RJ Barrett is questionable (concussion), Brandon Ingram is questionable (ankle), and Jakob Poeltl is questionable (hip).

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Will there be Overtime?

Since the Rockets and Raptors have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.