Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-200) will host the Houston Rockets (+164) in a non-conference matchup. The Nets are currently favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 218.5.
Brooklyn (17-27) enters this game on a three-game losing streak and is 11th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Houston (21-23) is 11th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Houston and Brooklyn, the Nets hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 7 points.
- In their last five games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- The last three games that Brooklyn was favored, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Prediction
In the Western Conference standings, the Rockets are currently in 11th place with a record of 21-23. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 15-11 compared to 6-12 against the East.
On the road, the Rockets have a record of 5-15 this season. Their straight-up record as the underdog is 9-20, and they have been the underdog in 29 of their 44 games this season.
Houston’s ATS record on the road is 7-12, and they are 23-20 overall. Today, they are getting 4.5 points as the underdog, and their ATS record as the underdog is 13-15.
The Rockets have hit the over in their last two games, and their O/U record for the season is 21-23. On average, their games have finished with 226 points.
In their most recent game, the Rockets defeated the Hornets by a score of 138-104. They were also able to cover the spread, going in as 5-point favorites.
Today’s O/U line of 218.5 is lower than the Rockets’ season average of 222.9. In 33 of their 44 games, the O/U line has been higher than 218.5.
This season, the Rockets are 20th in scoring at 113.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 112 points per game.
So far, Houston has outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 13th in the league at 99 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Rockets are 25th in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 21st in made threes at 12.1 per game.
At this time, the Rockets’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 112.5 points per game. Inside the arc, the Rockets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.6% and 34.1% from three-point territory.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 17-27. In the Atlantic Division, they are 4th. At home, the Nets are 10-12 this season.
Brooklyn has lost three straight games and is favored by 4.5 points today. As the favorite, the Nets have gone 10-5 this season, and they are 9-6 against the spread as the favorite.
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 96-94. The O/U line for that game was 218 points, and the Nets covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 22-22, and their games have averaged 228.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 218.5, and the team has hit the under in their last two games.
Against Western Conference teams, the Nets are 4-13 this season compared to 13-14 against the East. For the season, their ATS record is 21-21, going 8-14 ATS on the road and 13-7 ATS at home.
Despite their below-average scoring numbers this season, the Nets have been a strong three-point shooting team. They are 8th in the league in three-pointers made per game at 13.7. In terms of overall scoring, Brooklyn is 20th in the NBA at 113.5 points per game.
When playing at home, the Nets have averaged 114.2 points per game, which is 21st in the league. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.2% of their games this season.
Heading into their matchup with the Rockets, Brooklyn has scored below their season average in each of their last three games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Nets are 27th in the league at 45%.
On defense, the Nets come into the game ranked 16th in the league in points allowed at 115.1 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 109.7 points per contest (4th). Inside the arc, the Nets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.6% and 38.2% from three-point territory.
Even though they are considered 4.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 111-105 win for the Rockets.
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- We like the Rockets on the moneyline (+164)
- The Rockets are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Personal – Out
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Jabari Smith Jr. – Ankle – Questionable
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
