The Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Pacers and Cavs, and they play the Mavs next. The Rockets have won 3 straight games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 120.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.3 points and 5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 23.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.7 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Timberwolves, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Wizards next. The Nets have won 7 of their last 11 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 109.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 25.7 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.4 points and 1.4 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Noah Clowney is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Rockets have lost each of their last four games as road favorites following a win.
- The Nets have won each of their last six home games against the Rockets.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last six games at Barclays Center.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 15 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight Thursday games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Rockets’ last 12 games as road favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last five games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Cameron Thomas ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.6%) this season.
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only nine qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.8) and assists (4.3) per game this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Kevin Durant has scored 30+ points in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Amen Thompson ranks 8th in the league for points in the paint (372) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (109.7).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.3).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (37.6).
Nets vs Rockets Injury Report
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith and Egor Demin. Michael Porter Jr. and Terance Mann are questionable.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet. Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, Clint Capela, and Tari Eason are questionable.
Nets vs Rockets Prediction
The Rockets are the better team capable of a blowout, and they did just that back in October. However, despite all of the winning, the Rockets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Nets have found ways to win here and there lately, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Rockets have also seen 8 of their 10 losses this season come on the road. This line feels a bit too thick. One team is cashing tickets, the other isn’t. Give me the Nets and the points.