<p>At 2:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors will visit the Houston Rockets in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets (-453) are favored by 9.5 points over the Raptors (+349), and the over/under is 224.5.</p>

<p>Houston (32-20) is currently on a six-game losing streak and is 5th in the Western Conference. Toronto (16-36) has lost three straight and is 13th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 101-93 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 9 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Toronto Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Toronto’s season record dropped to 16-36 after a 121-109 loss to the Thunder on Friday. The Raptors, who entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game finished at 230, just over the pre-game line of 229.</p> <p>A 10-0 run by the Thunder early on put Toronto in a tough spot, as they trailed 35-25 after the 1st quarter. While the Raptors kept things close in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, they entered the 4th quarter down 90-76. Toronto outscored the Thunder 33-31 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to complete a comeback.</p><p>In their 121-109 loss to the Thunder, the Raptors connected on 19 threes, shooting 46.3% from deep. Overall, they shot just 42.9% from the field.</p> <p>Scottie Barnes led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. Gradey Dick added 17 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Raptors gave up 121 points to the Thunder, with their best defensive effort coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 23 points. However, they struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 35 points, and allowed 32 and 31 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively.</p> <p>Toronto held Oklahoma City to 29% shooting from beyond the arc, allowing just 9 three-pointers. The Thunder went to the free-throw line 31 times, making 26. The Raptors finished with 9 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Does Houston Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Rockets fell to 32-20 on the season after a 116-105 road loss to the Mavericks on Saturday. Houston entered the game as +3 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread, while the combined score of 221 points fell short of the 227.5-point total.</p> <p>Houston went on a 14-0 run, stretching their lead from 69-55 to 83-55, but couldn’t hold on. After cutting the deficit to 89-81 entering the 4th quarter, the Rockets were outscored 27-24 in the final period.</p><p>In the Rockets' 116-105 loss to the Mavericks, Alperen Şengün led the way with 30 points, scoring 15 in the 3rd quarter and adding 10 more in the 4th. Jalen Green contributed 24 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Amen Thompson added 20 points, scoring 6 in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>Houston struggled from the field, shooting just 40% overall and hitting only 8 three-pointers at a 28.6% clip. Green connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, and Thompson made 2 threes, hitting 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Defensively, the Rockets struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 33 and 32 points, respectively, in their 116-105 loss to the Mavericks. They tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 24 points, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.</p> <p>Houston allowed Dallas to shoot 47% from the field, including 52% from beyond the arc, where the Mavericks hit 12 threes. The Rockets also sent Dallas to the line 34 times, where they converted 26 free throws. Houston recorded 2 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

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