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The Houston Rockets look to rebound from a 104-88 loss to the Lakers when they tip off tonight in Seattle.
Seattle brings a 30-43 overall mark (8-6 in the division) into this game versus a Houston team carrying a 32-41 record.
Oddsmakers set the Sonics as a 4-point favorite on the opening line in this one.
The Rockets come off a 104-88 loss against the Lakers, a game where they were 6.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 187.
Seattle exploded for 122 points last game against Portland and Tuesday's opening total could easily be passed if their offence remains hot. They were favorites in that game.
This game is likely to come down to the SuperSonics' execution on offence. They rank 2nd in the league in scoring and look to sustain their 102.1 points per game average against the Rockets' #6-rated defensive unit.
Some trends to consider:
Houston is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Houston is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring less than 90 points
Houston is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring less than 90 points
Houston is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games against Seattle
Seattle is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Houston
Seattle is 3-6-1 OU in its last 10 at home
Seattle is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games against Houston
Seattle is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Next up:
Houston at Portland, Wednesday, April 5
Seattle at Portland, Friday, April 7
Seattle brings a 30-43 overall mark (8-6 in the division) into this game versus a Houston team carrying a 32-41 record.
Oddsmakers set the Sonics as a 4-point favorite on the opening line in this one.
The Rockets come off a 104-88 loss against the Lakers, a game where they were 6.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 187.
Seattle exploded for 122 points last game against Portland and Tuesday's opening total could easily be passed if their offence remains hot. They were favorites in that game.
This game is likely to come down to the SuperSonics' execution on offence. They rank 2nd in the league in scoring and look to sustain their 102.1 points per game average against the Rockets' #6-rated defensive unit.
Some trends to consider:
Houston is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Houston is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring less than 90 points
Houston is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring less than 90 points
Houston is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games against Seattle
Seattle is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Houston
Seattle is 3-6-1 OU in its last 10 at home
Seattle is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games against Houston
Seattle is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Next up:
Houston at Portland, Wednesday, April 5
Seattle at Portland, Friday, April 7