Raptors vs Rockets Picks, Prediction Today | Friday, Feb. 2

Here's everything you need to know about Raptors vs. Rockets on Friday, Feb. 2 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.

The Rockets enter this home game at 22-25 and coming off a 110-99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Raptors, on the other hand, are in full-on tank mode after making a few trades and are 17-30, although they are coming off a 118-107 win over the Bulls that snapped a three-game losing streak.

Injuries will be a key factor in this matchup with the likes of Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley and Alperen Sengun all questionable.

Let's get to our Raptors vs. Rockets prediction and pick.

The Raptors have completely fallen apart after trading Pascal Siakam, and who can blame them. It’s hard to compete as a player when the organization is clearly trying to tank.

Their downfall has also been due to the absence of star guard Immanuel Quickley and center Jakob Poetl. They're 2-8 over their last 10 games, but this may be a decent spot for them to get back track as star Rockets center Alperen Sengun is questionable with an illness.

If Sengun is unable to go it would be a major loss for the Rockets as he has been their best and highest usage player all season. In addition to Sengun being out, we have a number of Raptors trending in the right direction to return to action here.

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The Rockets have struggled over the past month, but they have made it clear that they want to contend for a playoff spot this season.

This is a spot where they need to take care of business at home, but it will be tough to win without Sengun.

This will be a good spot for their offense as the Rockets love to attack the rim and paint to score. The Raptors rank 22nd in rim rate allowed since the beginning of 2024, so expect the Rockets to dominate the paint if Sengun is able to suit up.

Without clarity on so many key guys on the injury report it is hard to pick a side here, so monitor the injury report.

If Sengun is able to go, I think the Rockets are a play at -4.5.

I will not back this Raptors team under any circumstances unless Quickley and Poetl are able to go as I don’t trust the rest of their roster.

Ultimately, monitor the injury report before making a decision on this one.

Pick: Rockets -4.5 (if Sengun is active)

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