The Houston Rockets visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, October 23, 2026. The Rockets come in with a 1-0 record, while the Spurs are 0-1. This early in the season, both teams are still finding their rhythm.
Looking at the betting odds, the Spurs are favored by 5.5 points at home. The negative sign on the home spread (-5.5) means the Spurs need to win by at least six points to cover the spread. The away spread (+5.5) gives the Rockets a cushion; they can either win outright or lose by up to five points for a winning bet. The odds on the spread are close, with -112 on the Rockets and -108 on the Spurs, showing a fairly balanced market.
On the moneyline, San Antonio is the favorite at -205, meaning you’d need to bet $205 to win $100. The Rockets are underdogs at +170, so a $100 bet would earn $170 if Houston pulls an upset.
The game total is set at 227.5 points, with the under slightly favored at -108 versus -112 on the over. This suggests the sportsbook expects a moderately high-scoring game but sees a close call on whether the combined points go over or under that mark.
Given the close spread odds and the Spurs’ home advantage, betting on San Antonio to cover is tempting. However, Houston’s early win and decent underdog payout make them an intriguing option. The total points line invites consideration for either side, but slight lean toward the under may be prudent.