Spurs vs. Rockets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 23

Southwest Division opponents battle when the San Antonio Spurs (0-1) welcome in the Houston Rockets (1-0) at Moody Center on October 23, 2026. It's the first matchup between the squads this year.

Friday's game between the Spurs and the Rockets sees the Spurs as 5.5-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is 224.5.

Spurs vs. Rockets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Arena: Moody Center
• Total: 224.5 points
• Spread: Spurs -5.5
• Moneyline: Spurs (-200), Rockets (+168)

How to watch Spurs vs. Rockets

• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video

Betting the Over/Under: Spurs vs. Rockets

• These teams average a combined 232 points per game, 7.5 more points than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams surrender 226 points per game combined, 1.5 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Moneyline: Spurs vs. Rockets

• The Spurs are the moneyline favorite in their first game this season.
• The Rockets will play as the underdog for the first time this season.
• San Antonio has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -200 or shorter.
• Houston has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +168.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Spurs' implied win probability is 66.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Spurs vs. Rockets

• Pick ATS: Spurs (- 5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (224.5)
  
• Prediction: Spurs 113 - Rockets 100
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