San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 19

The Houston Rockets (9-20) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a two-game losing skid. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers at 107-95. Their opponents tonight, the San Antonio Spurs (9-20), are also on a two-game losing skid. Their most recent defeat came against the Miami Heat at 111-101.

It's been a disastrous season thus far for both of these ailing Texan teams. The Spurs endured a dispiriting 11-game losing skid starting in mid-November. After a surprise three-game winning streak, they've returned to losing ways. The Rockets, meanwhile, have picked up major upsets over the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns in recent weeks but have otherwise struggled to maintain much momentum. Needless to say, it's a must-win game for both teams.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Match Details

Fixture: Spurs @ Rockets

Date & Time: Monday, December 19, 08:10 p.m. ET

Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas

San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Injury Report

On the Spurs' front, shooting guard Josh Richardson is out due to personal issues at the moment. Small forward Keldon Johnson is questionable due to a back contusion. Shooting guard Romeo Langford is questionable due to a stomach illness.

On the Rockets' end, small forward Jae'Sean Tate is still out with an ankle injury. Shooting guard Garrison Mathews is out due to illness.

Player	Team	Injury	Status
Josh Richardson	Spurs	N/A	Out
Keldon Johnson	Spurs	Back	Questionable
Romeo Langford	Spurs	Illness	Questionable
Jae'Sean Tate	Rockets	Ankle	Out
Garrison Mathews	Rockets	Illness	Out

San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Betting Odds & Spreads

Team	Spread	Over/Under	Money line
Spurs	+4 (-110)	Ov 227 (-110)	+150
Rockets	-4 (-110)	Un 227 (-110)	-175

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Starting 5s

Spurs - PG: Tre Jones, SG: Romeo Langford, SF Keldon Johnson, PF: Jeremy Sochan, C: Jakob Poeltl

Rockets - PG: Kevin Porter, SG: Jalen Green, SF: Eric Gordon, PF: Jabari Smith, C Alperen Sengun

Spurs vs. Rockets Prediction

This all-Texas clash sees two struggling teams with the exact same record collide in a bid to break their respective losing skids at the moment. The two teams are tied for last at the moment but tonight's game might not be quite as evenly matched as it initiallyy seems.

For one thing, the Rockets have displayed superior defense to the Spurs lately. They've also managed to beat some of the best teams in the league this season, and they have the home-court advantage tonight. The Spurs, meanwhile, have displayed some improved offense lately thanks primarily to small forward Keldon Johnson. Beyond that, though, the Spurs outfit have largely floundered in all areas of the court frequently this season.