Story byJason LoganTue, January 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC·3 min readIt’s a “Texas-sized” showdown when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Houston Rockets tonight. As we know, everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, including San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama, who is a tower of power, especially on the boards. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMy Spurs vs. Rockets predictions expect the 7-foot-4 Frenchman to wipe the glass clean. Here are my best NBA picks for January 20. Spurs vs Rockets predictionSpurs vs Rockets best bet: Victor Wembanyama Over 8.5 Rebounds (-140)The cleanly-shaven Victor Wembanyama is a stat sheet stuffer, especially now that he’s back in the swing of things after an injury-shortened December. Along with his offensive performances, Wemby has snatched rebounding efforts of nine, 10, and 10 during the San Antonio Spurs’ three-game winning streak.