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NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Rockets

The Indiana Pacers face the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Find Out Our Best Bet on the Spread

We’re predicting a one-sided affair when the Rockets and the Pacers take to the court. Take this selection at -110 to cover a generous -14.5 line on the spread.

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9 Pacers Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Indiana Pacers were beaten in their previous eight games and the latest was on the road at Kaseya Center. Miami Heat claimed a 142-116 win. Pascal Siakam poured in 33 points, with Bennedict Mathurin contributing 25 and Andrew Nembhard adding 15.

Houston Rockets were winners last time out. Their 117-100 victory against Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center was their fourth straight home triumph. Offensively, Kevin Durant led the charge with 30, while Reed Sheppard contributed 18 and Jabari Smith 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 115-102 win for the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when they last played the Rockets. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in nine Pacers victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Pacers logo Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 107.9 points, 41.3 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 44.1% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.1 points and 48.7 rebounds per matchup.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 7.8 assists and Bennedict Mathurin 2.1 (31.8%) 3-pointers.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.7 points, 46.7 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.4 points and 36.7 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.0 points, with Jabari Smith making 2.8 (40.6%) 3-pointers per contest. Amen Thompson has an average of 7.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Rockets can enjoy a huge win in this NBA showdown and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -14.5 to cover the line at -110.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Pacers vs Rockets stats:

  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 3 consecutive games.

Rockets -14.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pascal Siakam Over 5.5 Rebounds -112 BetMGM logo

Pascal Siakam (Pacers) has covered the 5.5 rebounds total in 4 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -112 available.

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Kevin Durant Under 26.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has totaled an average of 22.2 points in the past 5 home games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -118 to go below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -14.5
Totals Over 221.5
Player Rebounds Pascal Siakam Over 5.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Rockets -14.5. We’ve also gone for Over 221.5 and Pascal Siakam (Pacers) to get Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 106 - 123 Rockets logo Rockets

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Rockets can be backed speculatively to achieve a 123-106 victory.

Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets 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 Make Rockets Big Favorites

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Houston Rockets are red-hot -909 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 90% chance of winning this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Indiana Pacers are trading at +640.

The spread is calculated to be 14.5, while total points comes in at 221.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 221.5, then the odds are -114.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kevin Durant is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -105 that he gets Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 26.5
-105
Under 26.5
-123
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-111
Under 21.5
-116
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 20.5
-127
Under 20.5
-102
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-100
Under 18.5
-130
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Player Assists
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-145
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+124
Under 5.5
-161
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-147
Under 5.5
+114
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+107
Under 5.5
-139
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 10.5
-103
Under 10.5
-125
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+115
Under 7.5
-149
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+118
Under 7.5
-154
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+126
Under 5.5
-164
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Rockets Locked In at Home

The Rockets are riding four consecutive victories at Toyota Center. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 121.80 points per contest and conceding 107.00.

The Pacers have come up short in four consecutive away outings. They have a 1-9 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 108.70 points per contest and giving up 122.20.

The most recent Toyota Center meeting saw the Rockets claim a 130-113 win over the Pacers. Over the past 9 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, the Pacers have collected five wins, while the Rockets have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O221.5 U221.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 9-1 228.80 121.80 107.00 5 5
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Away Stats 1-9 230.90 108.70 122.20 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.

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 31 33.87 726 119 23.4 3.8 1.8 6.8 0.4 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 21 32.81 388 43 18.5 2.0 2.3 5.7 0.2 0.8
Andrew Nembhard 24 31.63 416 165 17.3 6.9 1.8 2.4 0.1 0.8

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 28 36.61 496 148 17.7 5.3 0.4 7.6 0.5 1.4
Kevin Durant 26 35.27 662 112 25.5 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

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 Indiana Pacers Lineups

27 Dec NBA
Pacers 116-142 Heat
26 Dec NBA
Celtics 140-122 Pacers
23 Dec NBA
Bucks 111-94 Pacers
22 Dec NBA
Pacers 95-103 Celtics
20 Dec NBA
Pacers 109-128 Pelicans
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
14 Dec NBA
Wizards 108-89 Pacers
12 Dec NBA
Pacers 105-115 76ers
08 Dec NBA
Kings 105-116 Pacers
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

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
05 Dec NBA
Suns 98-117 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
  • 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