Toronto vs Houston. NBA Match Prediction
On December 23, Toronto will host Houston in a regular NBA championship match. The game will be held at Scotiabank Arena in Canada. The match will start at 02:00 Moscow time. The Raptors lost to Brooklyn in their previous home game. Will Darko Rajakovic team be able to build on their success in front of their fans in the game against the Rockets and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast

Command Analysis

Toronto Raptors

Current form
Toronto has lost its last six games in a row. In a meeting on December 20, the Raptors lost to Brooklyn on their home court with a score of 94:101. The best player on the losing team was Ochai Agbaji, who scored 20 points, made five rebounds and one assist. Grady Dick recorded 19 points, Scotty Barn - 16. Darko Rajakovic team (seven wins and 21 losses) occupies 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Toronto will start the game against Houston with a weakened roster. Two key players, Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl, are still in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Raptors average 112 points in games against Houston (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Scotty Barnes - Grady Dick - RJ Barrett - Ochai Agbaji - Ja'Kobe Walter.

Houston Rockets

Current form
Houston has won three of its last four games. In a meeting on December 20, the Rockets defeated the main outsider of the current season, New Orleans, on their home court with a crushing score of 133:113. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Jaylen Green, who scored 34 points, made six rebounds and three assists. Alperen Şengün recorded 23 points, Dillon Brooks - 26, Jabari Smith - 15. Aimee Udoi team (18 wins and nine losses).
Disqualifications and injuries
The Rockets made it to the road in Illinois without losses. All of the team key players are healthy and eager to fight.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston averages 112 points in games against Toronto (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Fred VanVleet - Jaylen Green - Dillon Brooks - Jabari Smith - Alperen Sengun.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Barnes Over 9.5
Barnes averages 8.7 rebounds per game.
1.87Barrett Total Assists Under 7.5
Barrett averages 6.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Toronto approaches the game with Houston as a clear underdog. According to bookmaker analysts, the home team will have very little chance of success. And that true. The Ontario club has been playing very inconsistently this season and is unlikely to make it to the main round of the playoffs. Houston, on the other hand, has shown excellent results and is rightfully among the conference leaders. Udoka team will have to achieve a confident victory on the road.
Our prediction is a Houston victory with a handicap of (-5.5) points, including overtime, for 1.74
Bet on total
Toronto and Houston show decent results in their personal meetings. The average indicator for the last ten games is 224 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 227.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Houston has won the first quarter in nine of its last nine games. The Rockets will no doubt do everything possible to achieve another victory after a fantastic match against the Pelicans. The team from the Lone Star State will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Houston win in the first quarter at 1.68