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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Nets

The Houston Rockets battle the Brooklyn Nets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Can Nets Cover the Line?

The Nets have been given a generous +10.5 line on the spread. We think they can avoid a heavy defeat against the Rockets and you can play them at -110.

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7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Nets

Houston Rockets claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 126-119 triumph against Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center made it three straight wins. Kevin Durant poured in 30 points, with Jabari Smith contributing 21 and Amen Thompson adding 20.

Brooklyn Nets lost when they last took to the court. At Barclays Center, they were turned over 120-107 at home to Golden State Warriors. Offensively, Michael Porter Jr. led the charge with 27, while Egor Demin contributed 23 and Nicolas Claxton 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 137-109 triumph when facing the Nets at Toyota Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Nets win seven times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Nets logo Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 118.6 points, 47.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.6 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 50.2% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.5 points and 36.2 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.2 points, with Jabari Smith landing 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 (40.5%) 3-pointers. Amen Thompson averages 5.9 assists.

Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.5 points, 42.6 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 104.8 points and 40.1 rebounds.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.8 points and 4.1 (45.6%) 3-pointers made, while Nicolas Claxton has an average of 8.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Nets might not be beaten heavily in this NBA showdown. They have been afforded a generous +10.5 and we recommend backing the underdogs at -110.

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Key Rockets vs Nets stats:

  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Nets in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Nets in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Nets in 8 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Nets +10.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nicolas Claxton Over 11.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has scored Over 11.5 points in 5 straight games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -118.

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Terance Mann (Nets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +105, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

Latest Terance Mann Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nets +10.5
Totals Over 221.5
Player Points Nicolas Claxton Over 11.5

Our same game parlay pick is Nets +10.5 on the spread, Over 221.5 and Nicolas Claxton (Nets) to score Over 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 117 - 110 Nets logo Nets

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Rockets to enjoy a 117-110 winning scoreline.

Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Rockets as Heavy Favorites

At betting odds of -435 with the sportsbooks, Houston Rockets are regarded as 81% likely to win this NBA game. Brooklyn Nets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +340.

The current spread is 10.5 and total points is 221.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 221.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -110 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -116 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 27.5
-110
Under 27.5
-116
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 24.5
-110
Under 24.5
-116
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-116
Under 20.5
-110
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-108
Under 17.5
-118
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+117
Under 6.5
-154
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-122
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+107
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 3.5
+114
Under 3.5
-149
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-101
Under 9.5
-130
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+111
Under 7.5
-147
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 7.5
-109
Under 7.5
-120
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
-101
Under 6.5
-130
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Nets Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Barclays Center

The Nets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 107.20 points scored and 105.70 points allowed.

The Rockets have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 118.60 points on offense and surrendering 116.70 on defense.

When the teams last met at Barclays Center, the Nets beat the Rockets 99-97. Across 8 head-to-head clashes at Barclays Center, the Nets have posted six victories, while the Rockets have managed two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O221.5 U221.5
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Home Stats 4-6 212.90 107.20 105.70 2 8
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 4-6 235.30 118.60 116.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
  • U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 29 36.63 516 155 17.8 5.3 0.4 7.6 0.6 1.3
Kevin Durant 27 35.21 692 117 25.6 4.3 2.2 5.1 1.0 0.8
Alperen Sengun 25 35.1 551 169 22.0 6.8 0.8 9.8 1.0 1.5

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 26 32.98 672 86 25.8 3.3 3.8 7.5 0.2 0.9
Nicolas Claxton 30 30.34 409 129 13.6 4.3 0.0 7.8 1.3 0.8
Noah Clowney 30 28.25 396 57 13.2 1.9 2.2 4.0 0.8 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets
27 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Rockets 108-128 Clippers
21 Dec NBA
Rockets 124-125 Kings
20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Warriors 120-107 Nets
27 Dec NBA
Nets 123-107 Timberwolves
23 Dec NBA
Nets 114-106 76ers
21 Dec NBA
Raptors 81-96 Nets
18 Dec NBA
Heat 106-95 Nets
14 Dec NBA
Bucks 82-127 Nets
12 Dec NBA
Nets 111-119 Mavericks
06 Dec NBA
Pelicans 101-119 Nets
04 Dec NBA
Jazz 123-110 Nets
03 Dec NBA
Nets 113-103 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-4 -
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 5-4 -
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-4 -
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 5-4 -
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 5-4 -
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-4 -
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak