The series is tied at 1 game each, as it shifts to Houston for Games 3 and 4. The Houston Rockets are set to take on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs won 63 regular season games, and eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. San Antonio lost at home in Game 1, but bounced back with a big Game 2 win.
The Houston Rockets are the third seed in the Western Conference, and looked great in the Game 1 win. The Rockets recorded 22 three point shots made in the win. The Rockets made quick and easy work of Oklahoma City in round 1. The Rockets are -4 in the NBA lines over the Spurs in this game on Friday.
San Antonio at Houston Game 3 NBA Playoffs Prediction & Betting Lines
When: Thursday, March 23, 2017
Where: Toyota Center; Houston, TX
TV: ESPN
Radio: San Antonio / HoustonStream Option: NBA.tvNBA Odds: Houston Rockets -4
Why Bet on San Antonio Spurs?
The San Antonio Spurs had a major change from Game 1 to Game 2. Gregg Popovich is one of the best coaches of all time for a reason. San Antonio allowed 126 in the opener, and then backed it up with a performance in which the Rockets only scored 96 in the Game 2 win
The Spurs were anchored in Game 2 by Kawhi Leonard. The All Star scored 34 points, dished out 8 assists, and grabbed 7 rebounds. The Spurs also saw LaMarcus Aldridge, Tony Parker, Danny Green and Jonathan Simmons record double figures in the win. The Spurs were the second best defensive team during the regular season, behind Utah.
Why Bet on Houston Rockets?
While the Spurs were known for their defense; the Houston Rockets were second in scoring. The only team better than the Rockets offensively was the Golden State Warriors. Houston struggled in Game 2, as they scored just 41 second half points, including just 13 in the fourth quarter.
James Harden scored just 13 points in the loss on Wednesday, while recording 10 assists. Harden was the top scorer for Houston during the regular season; scoring nearly 30 points per game. The Rockets had one of the best turnarounds from last season to this season, as they missed the postseason with just 41 wins last year.
Betting Score & Prediction
The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are going to go back and forth all series. Those that predicted the Spurs would make quick and easy work out of the Rockets are fooling. It appears we are going to have a great series. In this game, the Spurs are going to use their Game 2 momentum and win the game.
The Rockets struggle to score without the services of James Harden being a big time scorer. The Spurs are going to do whatever they can to limit the domination done by Harden in this game. When betting on this game, take the San Antonio Spurs as the underdog. Bet the Spurs +4 over the Rockets on Friday night.
