The Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers meet Monday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Hawks and Mavs, and they play the Celtics next. The Rockets have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 116 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 46 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21 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 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Bulls and Hawks, and they play the Jazz next. The Pacers have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.6 points and 3 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Obi Toppin is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Rockets have lost seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a win.
- The Pacers have won each of their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Pacers’ last eight games.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won 14 of their last 15 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost 24 of their last 27 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last seven games against the Rockets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Rockets’ last 10 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.6) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard has recorded 8+ assists in five consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (13.8) this season.
- Tari Eason ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (55.3%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.2).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.4).
Pacers vs Rockets Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. Kevin Durant is out with an ankle injury.
Pacers vs Rockets Prediction
The Rockets are obviously the better team and should be favored, but they’re on the road, where 13 of their 17 losses have come. Furthermore, the Rockets will be without Durant. The Pacers are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence they’ve been a .500 team over their last 10 games. The Pacers have also seen 10 of their 13 wins come at home. I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Rockets on the road when they’re down one of their best players. Give me the points with the Pacers.