Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
The Nets and Rockets are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Spac. The Rockets will host the game at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Rockets as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 222.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Houston Rockets – Brooklyn Nets odds
Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Houston and Brooklyn, the Nets have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 14 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Brooklyn is averaging 119 points compared to Houston at 105.
- Across their ten previous road games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last five home games, Houston has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 113. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.
Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
As the Nets get ready to take on the Rockets, they are hoping to snap several streaks. Brooklyn has dropped four straight games, and they have failed to cover the spread in five straight games. The Nets are also just 2-8 vs. non-conference teams this season.
Overall, the Nets are 9th in the Eastern Conference at 15-19. On the road, Brooklyn has gone 6-11 for the season. The Nets will need to pick up a win today to avoid falling to five games below .500.
Out of their 34 games, the Nets have been the underdog 21 times this season. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -8.4 points, and they have gone 9-11 ATS in those games. Brooklyn’s straight-up losing streak as the underdog is currently at seven games.
Today’s over/under line of 222.5 points is below the season average of 229.3 for the Nets games. For the season, their games have finished with fewer than 222.5 points in regulation 6 out of 34 times. The Nets’ overall OU record for the season is 18-16.
In their most recent game, the Nets put up only 85 points against the Pelicans. In the game, they took 43 three-pointers and shot 35.7% from the field. When it comes to pace, the Nets are 97.8 possessions per game, which is on the slower side. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 11th in both attempts and three-point shooting percentage.
On average, the Brooklyn defense is giving up 116.2 points per game (19th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
Heading into today’s game against the Nets, the Rockets are 6.5-point favorites at home. If they are able to cover, they will also move above .500 for the season, as they currently sit at 16-15.
When looking at the Western Conference standings, the Rockets are in 9th place and sit 3rd in the Southwest Division. Against other teams in the West, Houston has gone 14-9 compared to just 2-6 in non-conference games.
When playing at home, the Rockets have been the much better team this season, both straight up and against the spread. Houston’s average scoring margin at home is +9.4 points per game, and they have a home record of 13-5. Their ATS record at home is currently 13-5.
So far, Houston has been the favorite in 10 of their 31 games, going 8-2 SU and 8-2 ATS in those games. The team will also be looking to make it three straight wins today, as they are coming off a 23-point win over the Pistons (136-113).
In their last game, the Rockets scored 136 points while shooting 56% from the field and making 15 threes. Overall, the Rockets have a field goal percentage of 46% and are 14th in free throws made. When it comes to free throw shooting, they are shooting 78%.
This season, the Rockets’ defense is the 3rd ranked defense in the NBA at 3rd PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 61.3% of their games. Houston’s defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 7th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 26th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.2 rejections per game.
Even though they are 6.5 point underdogs, we see the Nets winning this game by a score of 109-108.
Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- We like the Nets on the moneyline (+223)
- The Nets are also our pick on the spread at +6.5
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Dillon Brooks – Abdomen – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Questionable
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Lonnie Walker IV – Hamstring – Out
