Venue & Game Details
Arena: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2X2
Capacity: ~19,800
Tipofff: 6:30 PM ET
Broadcast: TSN (Canada), SCHN
Injury Report
Houston Rockets:
Fred VanVleet (ACL) – out for season
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) – out
Toronto Raptors:
Jakob Poeltl (back tightness) – day-to-day, questionable
Key Player Matchups
Alperen Şengün (HOU) vs. Jakob Poeltl (TOR, if active): Sengün is averaging 20+ PPG and remains Houston’s interior anchor. Poeltl’s health is critical for Toronto’s rim protection.
Kevin Durant (HOU) vs. Scottie Barnes (TOR): Durant’s scoring versatility against Barnes’ length and defensive instincts is the marquee duel.
RJ Barrett (TOR) vs. Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU): Barrett leads Toronto in scoring (25 points vs. Spurs last game), while Smith provides Houston with two-way balance.
Team Recent Form
Houston Rockets:
Beat Brooklyn 137-109 in their last outing
Averaging 124.0 PPG (6th NBA), shooting 46.8% FG, 39.8% 3PT, 82.9% FT
Defense: Allowing 116.3 PPG, forcing 14.7 turnovers per game
Toronto Raptors:
Lost three straight after opening win vs. Atlanta
Most recent: Lost 121-103 to San Antonio
Offense: 110.9 PPG last season, currently struggling with efficiency
Defense: Allowing 115+ PPG, opponents shooting 58.2% FG vs. Spurs
Series History
All-Time: Rockets lead 32–26
Recent: Houston swept Toronto in 2024–25 season series
Betting Trends
Houston:
43-39 ATS last season
45 games went Over the total
22-8 SU as moneyline favorite of -197 or shorter
Toronto:
21-48 SU as underdog last season
24% win rate when underdog of +163 or longer
30 games went Over 232.5 last season
Projected Score: Rockets 122, Raptors 114
Game Odds
Houston Rockets – 5.5
Toronto Raptors 232.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025
