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Houston vs. Toronto. Forecast for the NBA match
On February 9, as part of the NBA regular season, Houston will host Toronto FC at home. Both teams are going through a difficult period of the season and are approaching this match in search of a way out of the crisis. Houston has lost its position in the Western Conference table and is now forced to catch up with competitors in order not to fall out of the top 5. Toronto is having a disappointing season and is one of the last places in the East. Will the Raptors be able to take advantage of the Rockets' problems and achieve an away win? - read in our forecast
Command Analysis
Houston Rockets
USACurrent form
The Rockets are going through one of the most difficult periods this season. The team has been in the Western Conference leadership group for a long time, but recent setbacks have pushed it back to fifth place. Recent defeats against Dallas (105:116), Minnesota (114:127) and Brooklyn (97:99) have revealed weaknesses in Houston's game, especially in defense.
In the last match against the Mavericks, the team tried to stay in the game, but still lost. Alperen Shengyun showed class by scoring 30 points, but it wasn't enough to win. The Rockets have problems making long-range shots, and the lack of stability in the offense makes it difficult to achieve results.
The problems are compounded by the injury to Fred Vanvleet, who was an important link in the organization of the game. Now Jalen Green is coming to the fore, who will have to take on more responsibility in attack. The home arena is a great chance for Houston to turn the situation around, because the Rockets are playing much more confidently in front of their home stands.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jabari Smith, Fred Vanvleet and Cody Zeller will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
A team cannot win for six matches.
Approximate line-up: Eason - Brooks, Shengyun - Thompson, Green.
Toronto Raptors
CanadaCurrent form
The Raptors are in their usual position – among the outsiders of the Eastern Conference. The team has not been able to stabilize the game over the course of the season and continues to alternate weak performances. In recent matches, Toronto has lost to New York (115:121), Memphis (107:138) and Oklahoma (109:121), having failed to find a balance between attack and defense.
The main problem is the lack of quality offensive players. Scotty Barnes remains the only stable player, but his efforts are not enough to pull the team alone. Pascal Siakam has left the club, and the new performers have not yet adapted to Rayakovich's system.
The team has lost five of its last six matches, and there is a difficult trip to Texas ahead, where Houston will be as motivated as possible.
Disqualifications and injuries
R.J. Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Jacob Peltl, P.J. Tucker and James Wiseman will not play on the floor due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last five games, the Raptors have scored only one victory.
Approximate line-up: Agbaji - Barnes, Mogbo - Quickley, Dick.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Houston's victory
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Rockets have won in the first quarter.
1.581st quarterbet: total over 54.5 points
In 4 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, more than 54 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.56Tip and bets
Both teams are not in the best shape, but Houston still looks more organized. Despite a series of defeats, Ime Udoka's team still qualifies for the playoffs and is fighting for high places in the Western Conference. At the same time, Toronto has already come to terms with a bad season and is playing without much motivation.
The Rockets perform well in their arena, while the Raptors have big problems in away matches. Jalen Green and Alperen Shengyun are in good shape and are able to take over the game. We believe that Houston will take advantage of the home court factor and end its losing streak.
Our prediction is that Houston will win with a handicap of (-8) points in 1.70
Betting on statistics
Without Fred Vanvleet, the Houston attack lost an important organizer of the attacks. Now the main burden falls on Jalen Green, who is trying to take on the role of leader.
In recent matches, Green has averaged 22-25 points, but this figure should increase in Vanvleet's absence. Against a weak Toronto defense, he will have the opportunity to show his best game. We believe that Green will become a key figure in the Rockets' offense and break through the individual total.
Prediction – Jalen Green's individual total is over 22.5 points in 1.82
Bet on the total
After six defeats in a row, Houston will clearly come out on the floor with the attitude to play aggressively. The team must demonstrate attacking basketball in order to return to the winning path. Toronto will also not sit on the defensive. The Canadian club is unstable, but it plays more open basketball in matches against opponents who rely on attack. We assume that the meeting will be held at a high pace, and the teams will be able to break through the overall total.
Forecast - total more than 222.5 points in 1.71
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