At 6:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-200) will host the Houston Rockets (+164) in a non-conference matchup. The Nets are favored by 4.5 at Caesars NY and have lost three straight games. The over/under line is set at 218.5.
This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES.
Houston Rockets Preview
As the 11th seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets have a record of 21-23 this season. In the Southwest Division, they are currently in 3rd place.
Houston’s ATS record for the season is 23-20, and they are 7-12 ATS on the road. Today, they are 4.5-point underdogs and have gone 13-15 ATS as underdogs this season.
On the road, the Rockets are 5-15 straight up, and they are looking to improve on their O/U record of 21-23. The team’s average scoring differential on the road is -5.0 PPG.
In their last game, the Rockets covered the spread as 5-point favorites with a 138-104 win over the Hornets. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and Houston’s 34-point win gave them an ATS win.
This season, the Rockets have gone over the O/U line in two straight games. On average, their games have finished with 226 points, which is higher than today’s line of 218.5.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Rockets are averaging 113.5 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. On the road, Houston is averaging 112 points per game.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.9% of their games. In terms of pace, Houston is 13th in the league at 99 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Rockets are shooting 46% from the field, which is 24th in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting, Houston is hitting 35% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
Coming into the game, the Rockets defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 45.5% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 112.5 points per game allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Rockets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.6% and allowing 34.1% from beyond the arc.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
Today, the Nets are favored by 4.5 points against the Rockets. This season, Brooklyn has been favored in 15 of their 44 games and has gone 10-5 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 9-6 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +7.7 points per game.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 22-22, and their games have averaged 228.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 218.5, and the team has gone under the total in their last two games.
In their most recent game, the Nets lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 96-94. Brooklyn was a 3.5-point underdog in that game, giving them an ATS win. The game went under the O/U line of 218 points.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 17-27. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-14 and 1-5 against Atlantic Division opponents. At home, the Nets are 10-12 this season.
Heading into their matchup with the Rockets, the Nets are averaging 113.5 points per game (20th). At home, they are scoring 114.2 points per game (21st).
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Nets are shooting 45% from the field (27th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in made threes per game (13.7) and 7th in three-point attempts. Overall, they are hitting 36% of their shots from beyond the arc.
At this time, the Nets’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 115.1 points per game. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
Last season, the Rockets and Nets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Nets have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Rockets went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 221 points per game. As the host vs. the Rockets, the Nets have gone 1-2 vs the spread.
How to Bet Nets vs. Rockets in New York
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4.5, the Rockets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 218.5, and our model projects the Rockets and Nets to reach a combined total of 216 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Rockets +4.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 218.5