NBA Basketball

HOU vs SAS Prediction

October 23, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

HOU vs SAS prediction for October 23, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects SAS 115.0 - HOU 110.8. SAS is favored with a 60.6% win probability. The spread is -4.5 and the total is 224.5.

SAS
115.0
Projected Score
VS O/U 224.5
HOU
110.8
Projected Score
Win Probability
60.6%
39.4%
SASHOU
-4.5
Spread (SAS)
224.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
☑ Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 61.4% (1,219 games)

Projected Points Range 10th – 90th percentile

HOU
101111121
SAS
105115125
Model Confidence40/100 (MARGINAL)

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Starting Lineups

HOU1 OUT
Amen Thompson18.1PPG7.9RPG5.2APG
Kevin Durant26.2PPG5.5RPG4.7APG
Jabari Smith Jr.16.7PPG6.8RPG1.8APG
Fred VanVleet13.6PPG3.6RPG5.9APG
Alperen Sengun20.5PPG9.0RPG6.1APG
SAS2 OUT
De'Aaron Fox18.3PPG4.0RPG6.2APG
Devin Vassell13.5PPG4.0RPG2.4APG
Stephon Castle17.1PPG5.4RPG7.0APG
Victor Wembanyama24.2PPG11.6RPG3.1APG
Julian Champagnie10.9PPG5.6RPG1.5APG

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How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets NBA Basketball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded NBA 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the NBA 2026 season report card.

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