Rockets vs. Raptors Picks & Best Bets 22nd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Toronto Raptors will go up against the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick and Jonathan Mogbo are set to lead the way for the Raptors, while the Rockets are headlined by Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to reveal the best Rockets vs. Raptors bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Rockets will likely win with a projected final score of 115-107.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Raptors Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Raptors picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Raptors Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena
- Spread: Rockets -8.5 / Raptors +8.5
- Moneyline: Rockets -390 / Raptors +310
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 222.5 Points (-105/-115)
Raptors +8.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Raptors have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Raptors +8.5, providing a favorable 3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 222.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 222.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis shows a 51% likelihood of the 222.5-point total going over.
Rockets vs. Raptors Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at -390 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Toronto Raptors are available at +310 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Rockets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 75% chance of victory.
Although the Rockets are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +310 odds on the Raptors moneyline, providing an edge of 0.4%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Raptors
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Rockets vs. Raptors game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alperen Sengun | 23 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
Jalen Green | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Fred VanVleet | 19 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Jabari Smith | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Amen Thompson | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 Assists (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Alperen Sengun to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 11.8% on the +100 odds offered by DraftKings.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scottie Barnes | 18 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
Gradey Dick | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Jonathan Mogbo | 10 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Chris Boucher | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Ja'Kobe Walter | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Jonathan Mogbo Over 6.5 Rebounds (+118)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Mogbo Over 6.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +118 |
- Our best prop bet for the Raptors is on Jonathan Mogbo to record over 6.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 rebounds, giving us an edge of 15.0% on the +118 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Raptors Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Rockets vs. Raptors trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Gradey Dick Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Gradey Dick has recorded more than 3.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80% success rate). You can wager on him to record 4+ rebounds again at odds of -105 (51% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Ja'Kobe Walter Over 0.5 Total Turnovers
Ja'Kobe Walter has recorded at least one turnover in 8 of his last 10 games (80%). You can place a wager on him to get another one at odds of -145 (59%), available at Bet365.
Ja'Kobe Walter Over 0.5 Total Steals
Ja'Kobe Walter has recorded at least one steal in 6 of his last 10 games (60%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of +120 (45%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jonathan Mogbo of the Raptors to record over 6.5 rebounds, with a projection of 8 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Raptors +8.5 to cover.
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