Spurs vs. Rockets Odds & Houston vs. TCU Predictions
- The Houston Rockets have been one of the best teams in the NBA at home this season.
- Houston (28-16) hopes both trends continue when it takes on San Antonio (31-15) at 9:30 p.m.
- The Rockets have won five of their last six overall contests, with the only loss being a 128-122 overtime setback on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Houston Rockets have been one of the best teams in the NBA at home this season. They’ve had no problem on their own court against the San antonio spurs for several campaigns.
Houston (28-16) hopes both trends continue when it takes on San Antonio (31-15) at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Toyota Centre.The Rockets have gone 16-3 at home in 2025-26 and have won four straight in their own building. They haven’t lost there to the Spurs as Dec.19, 2022, winning each of the last six meetings.
The Rockets have won five of their last six overall contests, with the only loss being a 128-122 overtime setback on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers. One of the club’s victories in that span was a 111-106 home triumph over the Spurs last Tuesday.
San Antonio is coming off its second loss in three games, a 104-95 home defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Spurs are 14-9 on the road this season but have dropped four of their last six away contests.
there are eight other games on Wednesday’s NBA schedule, one of which is a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks (23-25) and Boston Celtics (29-17) at 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. The Hawks have won three straight following a four-game losing streak that included a 132-106 home setback against the Celtics.
Only three games are on the NHL slate, with one being a Metropolitan Division clash that has the New York Rangers (22-25-6) visiting UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. to face the New York Islanders (28-19-5) at 7 p.m. ET in the opener of a home-and-home series.The Islanders have yet to allow the Rangers to score a goal against them this season, as they posted a 5-0 road victory in November and a 2-0 triumph at home last month.
A bustling college basketball schedule includes a Big 12 Conference showdown between No. 10 Houston (17-2) and TCU (13-7) at 9 p.m. ET at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.The Cougars will be eager to get back on the
SportsLine pick — Model: Rangers +109
The Islanders outscored the Rangers 7-0 in their first two meetings this season and also were stingy in their last game as they blanked the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 on Monday, with Ilya Sorokin making 21 saves en route to his league-leading sixth shutout. The Rangers have lost three straight and seven of eight on the road but still are much better away from home (16-12-2) than they are at Madison Square Garden (6-13-4), where the rivals will face off again on Thursday. The SportsLine Projection Model believes the Rangers will get off to a good start in the home-and-home series as they win in 56% of its simulations.
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houston at TCU
Time: 9 p.m. | Location: Fort Worth, Texas | TV: ESPN2 | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
SportsLine picks — Model: over 136.5 (-110) | Expert: Houston -5.5 (-110, Thomas Casale)
The Cougars are first in the Big 12 with an average of only 61.6 points allowed, but they permitted Texas Tech to put up 90 on them last time out. The Horned Frogs are 11th in the conference in scoring at 80 points per game but are coming off a 97-90 triumph over Baylor.The SportsLine Projection Model feels the teams won’t have much trouble offensively Wednesday, as its simulations have the Over hitting 67% of the time. SportsLine expert Thomas Casale (21-12, +643 on his last 33 college basketball against-the-spread picks) thinks Houston will bounce back from just its second loss of the season and dominate TCU on the offensive boards en route to a cover.
Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decisions in 2025
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate four times in 2025, ultimately reaching a target range of 5.50%-5.75% by December, in an effort to combat persistent inflation.
Background on Rate Hikes
Throughout 2025, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) closely monitored economic indicators, particularly the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and employment figures. Inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target for most of the year, prompting the series of rate increases. The FOMC operates under a dual mandate from Congress: to promote maximum employment and stable prices. When inflation rises, the Fed typically increases interest rates to cool down the economy and reduce price pressures. Conversely, when the economy slows, the Fed may lower rates to stimulate growth.
Timeline of 2025 Rate Adjustments
- March 20, 2025: The FOMC increased the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the target range to 5.00%-5.25%. Federal Reserve Press Release
- May 1, 2025: Another 0.25 percentage point increase brought the target range to 5.25%-5.50%. Federal Reserve Press Release
- July 17, 2025: The FOMC raised rates by 0.25 percentage points,setting the new target range at 5.50%-5.75%. Federal Reserve Press Release
- December 18,2025: A final 0.25 percentage point increase in December concluded the rate-hiking cycle for the year, maintaining the 5.50%-5.75% target range. Federal Reserve Press Release
Economic Impact
The rate hikes in 2025 had a noticeable impact on borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. Mortgage rates rose to an average of 7.25% by the end of the year, according to Freddie mac. Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey Business investment slowed as the cost of capital increased. However,the labor market remained resilient,with the unemployment rate falling to 3.7% in December 2025, according to the bureau of Labor Statistics. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary