This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Houston Rockets.

Despite being down a few pieces, I think the home side comes to play today. These are the league's best defensive clubs and each comes in with considerable momentum. Houston will once again be without the services of big man Dwight Howard, but that's not going to matter today for the revenge minded Rockets in my opinion. Memphis comes in on a five-game win streak, but will have its hands full today after beating Houston 119-93 back on November 17th, a season high for points allowed for the home side. A closer look at the numbers in that game reveal that Memphis shot season highs in that contest; simply put, I don't see the visitors being able to accomplish that twice against the Rockets. Houston has already played without Howard for six straight games, so it is now fully accustomed to their current lineup, the Rockets are coming off a 117-103 win at Milwaukee in which James Harden scored 34 points, dished out seven assists, grabbed six boards and posted four steals. Note that Houston has hit a league-best 207 3-pointers so far this year as well. Note that this is in fact a spot that Memphis has struggled in for bettors, already 0-1 ATS after playing three consecutive road games, it's just 6-9 ATS in its last 15 in the same position over the last two. And note that Houston is 6-3 ATS this year vs. teams with winning records. Play on the ROCKETS.

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