An evenly matched rivalry game between two of the top three teams in the West, yet San Antonio is getting little respect with this betting number. The Spurs got great news the last game with the return of star Kawhi Leonard after missing the first 27 games. He scored 13 points on 6-of-12 shooting in his debut Tuesday and is an elite defensive player. San Antonio is tops in the NBA in points allowed at #11 in field goal shooting defense. Houston has been blowing by opponents with an up-tempo style, but the defense is #17 in field goal shooting allowed. San Antonio matches up well with a huge frontcourt of LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol, plus the return of Leonard, who does everything well. This is the first meeting of the season and the road team is 9-2 ATS when these state rivals clash, with the Spurs 5-1 ATS in this building. Take the points on San Antonio.
This pick was released to clients on December 15, 2023 at 10:54AM ET.
NBA
San Antonio at Houston
December 15, 2017
9:35 PM Eastern
1.5 units on San Antonio +8 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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