The San Antonio Spurs (30-13) visit the Houston Rockets (25-15) in a Southwest Division rivalry on the second night of a back-to-back for the Spurs. San Antonio is coming off a home win over Utah, while Houston secured a victory against New Orleans. This matchup features elite big men and versatile wings, with potential injury impacts favoring the home team. Expect a defensive battle influenced by Houston’s depth issues and San Antonio’s recent hot streak.
Game Details
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT)
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
TV Broadcast: NBC/Peacock, SCHN, FDSSW
How to Watch: NBA League Pass (streaming available)
Recent Team Forms
The Spurs have won three straight and are 3-2 in their last five, showing improved offense. The Rockets are on a three-game win streak and 4-1 in their last five, with better home form.
San Antonio Spurs Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 19 | vs. Utah Jazz | W | 123-110 |
| Jan 17 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 126-123 |
| Jan 15 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W | 119-101 |
| Jan 13 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L | 98-119 |
| Jan 11 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L | 103-104 |
Houston Rockets Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 18 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W | 119-110 |
| Jan 16 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 110-105 |
| Jan 13 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W | 119-113 |
| Jan 7 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L | 102-103 |
| Jan 5 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W | 100-97 |
Injury Report
Injuries could limit both teams’ rotations, particularly Houston’s frontcourt and backcourt depth.
San Antonio Spurs: Devin Vassell (G) – Out (Thigh).
No other major issues reported.
Houston Rockets: Tari Eason (F) – GTD (Ankle); Steven Adams (C) – Out (Ankle); Fred VanVleet (G) – Out (Knee/ACL – Season).
Key Player Matchups
This Texas showdown highlights battles in the paint and on the perimeter. San Antonio’s pace (15th in league) could test Houston’s transition defense, while the Rockets’ rebounding (4th in RPG) might exploit the Spurs’ average interior.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) vs. Alperen Sengun (Rockets): Wembanyama (20.2 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.7 BPG) is a defensive anchor and stretch big. Sengun (21.6 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 6.3 APG) excels in post play and passing; expect a high-usage duel inside.
De’Aaron Fox (Spurs) vs. Amen Thompson (Rockets): Fox brings speed and scoring (averages high assists). Thompson (18.6 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 5.1 APG) handles point duties without VanVleet, adding athleticism and defense.
Kevin Durant (Rockets) vs. Harrison Barnes/Julian Champagnie (Spurs): Durant (26.1 PPG, 51% FG, 39.3% 3PT) is Houston’s go-to scorer. Barnes or Champagnie will try to contain his mid-range game.
Bench Impact: Spurs’ Stephon Castle adds playmaking; Rockets’ Reed Sheppard (12.8 PPG, 41% 3PT) and Jabari Smith Jr. (15.4 PPG) provide spacing and energy.
Houston ranks 4th in defensive efficiency but 12th offensively without VanVleet.
San Antonio is 6th defensively and 8th offensively.
Series History
The Spurs lead the all-time series 120-100 in 220 regular-season games.
San Antonio has won the last meeting but split recent series:
Nov 7, 2025: Spurs 121-110 vs. Rockets
Feb 26, 2025: Rockets 118-106 vs. Spurs (previous season)
Nov 6, 2024: Rockets 127-100 vs. Spurs
The average margin in the last three games is +13 for the winner.
This season: Spurs 1-0.
Betting Trends
Spread: Spurs are 24-19 ATS overall (55.8% cover rate) and 13-9 ATS on the road. Rockets are 21-19 ATS but 12-5 ATS at home and 9-4 ATS as favorites.
Over/Under: 220.5-222.5 points. Teams combine for 226.3 PPG, exceeding by 4.8. Opponents average 221.1 PPG against them. Rockets games hit over 47.5% (19/40); Spurs 51.2% (22/43).
Under has hit in 8 of the last 12 Spurs games. Other Trends: Spurs 5-2 SU in last 7 games; 2-6 SU in last 8 vs. Houston.
Rockets 5-5 in last 10; over is 9-0 in last 9 Spurs-Rockets matchups in Houston.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs 220.5
Houston Rockets – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 19, 2026
