Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 1-3-24 NBA Picks
Houston Rockets (16-15) vs Brooklyn Nets (15-19)
2024-01-03 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -6.5 -- Over/Under: 224
(Get latest betting odds)
The Brooklyn Nets have lost their last 4 games. The Houston Rockets need a win after splitting their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets prediction.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Bucks, Wizards, Thunder, and Pelicans during this streak. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 116.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 22.4 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Lonnie Walker IV is dishing 1.6 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Rockets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games.
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets rebounded from losses to the Suns and 76ers with a win over the Pistons. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.3 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 17.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Team Facts
- The Rockets have lost each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- Six of the Rockets’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets prediction
The Brooklyn Nets continue to pile up the losses, and they’re not covering numbers, and now they’re on the end of a back to back. The Nets have lost 4 straight games, and they’ve failed to cover 9 of their last 10 games. The Houston Rockets are at home with the rest advantage, and they’re 13-5 SU at home. The Rockets are also 19-11-1 ATS, quietly becoming one of the most profitable teams in the sport. I have no choice but to lay the points with the Rockets.