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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Pacers

The Houston Rockets go head-to-head with the Indiana Pacers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Our Best Bet is Rockets on the Spread

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Rockets at -5.5. We can get odds of -115 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Pacers.

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8 Pacers Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Houston Rockets have won their previous two games. The latest was a 111-107 home triumph at Toyota Center against Dallas Mavericks. Amen Thompson poured in 21 points, with Jabari Smith contributing 19 and Tari Eason adding 17.

Indiana Pacers last game was a 129-124 victory over Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. That means it’s now been three home wins on the spin. Andrew Nembhard scored 26 points and had 10 assists, while Pascal Siakam totaled 25 points and Aaron Nesmith 23.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 126-119 in favor of the Rockets when they last played the Pacers, with the matchup taking place at Toyota Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Pacers winning eight times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 30 17 0.638 116 109.9 6.1 17-4 13-13 6-5 17-15 7-3 2W
Pacers logo Pacers 13 36 0.265 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-16 3-20 3-8 9-24 5-5 2W
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 108.6 points, 49.6 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 9.7 steals and 6.8 blocks while shooting 44.2% from the field and 69.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.7 points and 44.6 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.3 points and 2.9 (42.0%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun averages 10.3 rebounds and Amen Thompson 6.7 assists.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.7 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 73.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 116.3 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 (39.3%) 3-pointers made, while Andrew Nembhard has an average of 8.2 assists.

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

Approach Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be Rockets on the spread. You can land odds of -115 that the favorites are able to cover the -5.5 line and they're more than capable in this NBA contest.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Rockets vs Pacers stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 11 of their last 20 games.

Rockets -5.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrew Nembhard Over 7.5 Assists +106 BetMGM logo

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) has racked up Over 7.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at +106 that he is able to cover the line.

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Aaron Nesmith Over 13.5 Points +102 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has totaled Over 13.5 points in 4 straight games. We think that the line looks really appealing at +102 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

Latest Aaron Nesmith Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -5.5
Totals Over 218.5
Player Assists Andrew Nembhard Over 7.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Rockets -5.5 on the spread, combined with Over 218.5 and Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) to have Over 7.5 assists.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 118 - 108 Pacers logo Pacers

A 118-108 win for the Rockets is clearly a risky wager although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Rockets Likelier Winners

Houston Rockets have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability due to their -204 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Indiana Pacers, you will find +172 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 218.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 218.5 selection is available to back at -112.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Pascal Siakam Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Pascal Siakam is available at -102 to rack up Over 23.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -127 is available.

Player Points
Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 23.5
-102
Under 23.5
-127
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 23.5
-102
Under 23.5
-127
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-103
Under 19.5
-125
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 16.5
+102
Under 16.5
-132
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Player Assists
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-101
Under 6.5
-128
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-137
Under 5.5
+106
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T.J. McConnell (Pacers)
Over 4.5
+122
Under 4.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-135
Under 9.5
+104
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-130
Under 7.5
-100
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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Tari Eason (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-109
Under 6.5
-119
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Pacers Tough to Crack at Home

The Pacers have put together three in a row at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, posting 115.20 points per contest while yielding 115.80.

The Rockets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 109.30 points per matchup and giving up 107.30.

The Pacers beat the Rockets 115-102 when they last met at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Looking at the last 7 head-to-head matchups at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Pacers have five victories and the Rockets two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Home Stats 5-5 231.00 115.20 115.80 8 2
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 4-6 216.60 109.30 107.30 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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 47 37.42 854 257 18.2 5.5 0.3 7.7 0.6 1.4
Kevin Durant 45 36.62 1178 207 26.2 4.6 2.3 5.4 0.9 0.7
Jabari Smith 46 34.92 691 87 15.0 1.9 2.2 7.0 1.0 0.8

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 47 33.96 1117 186 23.8 4.0 1.8 6.9 0.5 1.1
Andrew Nembhard 39 32.04 686 293 17.6 7.5 1.9 3.0 0.2 0.9
Bennedict Mathurin 27 31.73 472 58 17.5 2.1 2.1 5.4 0.1 0.6

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

31 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-111 Rockets
29 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-86 Hawks
28 Jan NBA
Spurs 111-99 Rockets
26 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 99-108 Rockets
23 Jan NBA
Rockets 111-104 Pistons
22 Jan NBA
Rockets 122-128 76ers
20 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Rockets
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

31 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-129 Pacers
28 Jan NBA
Bulls 110-113 Pacers
26 Jan NBA
Pacers 116-132 Hawks
23 Jan NBA
Pacers 117-114 Thunder
21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-113 76ers
17 Jan NBA
Pacers 78-121 Pistons
16 Jan NBA
Pelicans 119-127 Pacers
14 Jan NBA
Raptors 115-101 Pacers
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 27 21 0.563 116.7 115.8 0.9 15-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 3W
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Pacers 13 36 0.265 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-16 3-20 3-8 9-24 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 22 28 0.44 116.2 114.6 1.6 10-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 6W
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 31 19 0.62 119.3 114.1 5.2 17-8 14-11 5-5 18-14 5-5 4W
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 25 0.479 112.7 112.6 0.1 13-9 10-16 6-4 13-15 8-2 1W
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 30 17 0.638 116 109.9 6.1 17-4 13-13 6-5 17-15 7-3 2W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Grizzlies 18 29 0.383 114.6 116.6 -2 10-15 8-14 5-6 14-17 2-8 6L
Pelicans 13 38 0.255 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-19 6-7 7-26 4-6 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 27 21 0.563 116.7 115.8 0.9 15-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 3W
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 22 28 0.44 116.2 114.6 1.6 10-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 6W
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Pacers 13 36 0.265 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-16 3-20 3-8 9-24 5-5 2W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 30 17 0.638 116 109.9 6.1 17-4 13-13 6-5 17-15 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 31 19 0.62 119.3 114.1 5.2 17-8 14-11 5-5 18-14 5-5 4W
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 25 0.479 112.7 112.6 0.1 13-9 10-16 6-4 13-15 8-2 1W
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Grizzlies 18 29 0.383 114.6 116.6 -2 10-15 8-14 5-6 14-17 2-8 6L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Pelicans 13 38 0.255 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-19 6-7 7-26 4-6 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 30 17 0.638 116 109.9 6.1 17-4 13-13 6-5 17-15 7-3 2W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Timberwolves 31 19 0.62 119.3 114.1 5.2 17-8 14-11 5-5 18-14 5-5 4W
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 27 21 0.563 116.7 115.8 0.9 15-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 3W
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Clippers 23 25 0.479 112.7 112.6 0.1 13-9 10-16 6-4 13-15 8-2 1W
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Hornets 22 28 0.44 116.2 114.6 1.6 10-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 6W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Grizzlies 18 29 0.383 114.6 116.6 -2 10-15 8-14 5-6 14-17 2-8 6L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 36 0.265 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-16 3-20 3-8 9-24 5-5 2W
Pelicans 13 38 0.255 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-19 6-7 7-26 4-6 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • 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