Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Indiana Pacers (-303) will host the Houston Rockets (+240) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana (-7.5) is currently favored by 7.5 points over Houston.
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on BSIN. The Pacers are 28-23 and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference, while the Rockets are 23-26 and 11th in the Western Conference.
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Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Houston and Indiana, the Pacers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 7 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Indiana is averaging 118 points compared to Houston at 111.
- Houston has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 107. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 6-3-1 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Houston has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Indiana has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.
Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Prediction
On the road this season, the Rockets have gone 8-13 against the spread and have an average scoring margin of -5.6 points per game. Their ATS record for the season is 26-22.
Houston’s O/U record for the season is 23-26, and today’s line of 239 is higher than all but one of their previous games. On average, their games have finished with 225.7 points.
In their last game, the Rockets lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 111-90. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Houston was getting 8 points as the underdog.
The Rockets are currently 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 23-26. In non-conference games, they are 7-13 compared to 16-13 against the West. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place.
As the underdog, the Rockets have a record of 10-22 this season. Against the spread as the underdog, they are 15-16 and 8-13 on the road. Today, they are getting 7.5 points.
On the season, the Rockets are 21st in the NBA in scoring at 113.4 points per game. However, they have been better offensively at home, where they are averaging 115.6 points compared to 110.6 on the road.
So far, Houston has scored below the NBA scoring average in 59.2% of their games. In terms of pace, the Rockets are 13th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Rockets are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 26th in the league at 53%. From three-point range, Houston is 26th in three-point shooting at 35%.
At this time, the Rockets’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 112.3 points per game. Inside the arc, the Rockets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.8% and 34.1% from three-point territory.
The Pacers are looking to extend their winning streak to three games as they face the Rockets today. In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Hornets by a score of 115-99. The combined scoring in that game was 214 points, which was well below the O/U line of 237.
This season, Indiana has an O/U record of 30-21, and their games have averaged a combined 246.5 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 239 points.
Against the spread, the Pacers have gone 28-21 this season, including a record of 14-11 ATS at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games.
As the favorite this season, Indiana is 13-8 and has won two straight games against the spread. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points.
Overall, the Pacers are 28-23 this season, which is good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 22-13 compared to 6-10 against non-conference opponents.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers are the top-ranked team in the NBA, averaging 124.2 points per game. At home, they are scoring 126.7 points per game.
Indiana’s offense is built on their ability to get to the rim and finish. They lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field, which is also tops in the NBA.
Heading into the game, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.6% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 3rd in the league at 101.8 possessions per game.
On defense, the Pacers are ranked 28th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 70.6% of their games. Opponents are hitting 56.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.2% of their three-point attempts.
Even though they are considered 7.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 113-112 win for the Rockets.
Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- We like the Rockets on the moneyline (+240)
- The Rockets are also our pick on the spread at +7.5
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Injury Management – Questionable
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Fred VanVleet – Adductor – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
