Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Pacers and Rockets, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Pacers travel take on the Rockets at 6-8.
  • Defensively, Indiana are giving up 117.6 points per game.
  • The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.
  • The Rockets will be hosting the Pacers and hold a 10-5 record.
  • Defensively, Houston are giving up 105.7 points per game.
  • The Rockets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.

Pacers vs Rockets Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Pacers (+215) will travel to Houston to take on the Rockets (-262) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line for this game is 231.5.

This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston, and it can be seen on SCHN.

Pacers vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 20th
  • Betting Odds HOU -6.5, IND +215 | HOU -262 O/U 231.5

Pacers Preview: Do the Pacers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Pacers fell to 6-8 on the season after a 130-119 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. Indiana, favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 249 points exceeded the O/U line of 236.5 by 12.5 points.

Indiana trailed early, losing the 1st quarter 34-27 and the 2nd quarter 35-30. They were down 96-82 heading into the 4th, and while they outscored Toronto 37-34 in the final period, it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 28 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip in their 119-point effort against the Raptors. Pascal Siakam added 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Obi Toppin contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes.

Mathurin was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 17 points, while Toppin added 9 in the final frame. The Pacers made 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep, but their overall field goal percentage was just 44.4%.

Defensively, the Pacers struggled against the Raptors, allowing 130 points on 58% shooting. Indiana gave up 34 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and 35 in the 2nd, with their best defensive effort coming in the 3rd, where they allowed 27 points.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers allowed Toronto to hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. The Raptors also went to the line 28 times, making 20 free throws. Indiana gave up 10 offensive rebounds but recorded 17 steals and 5 blocks.

Rockets Preview: Does Houston Have What it Takes at Home?

Indiana's season record fell to 6-8 after a 130-119 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. The Pacers, who were favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 249 went over the pre-game line of 236.5.

Toronto jumped out early, leading 34-27 after the 1st quarter and 35-30 in the 2nd. The Pacers were down 96-82 going into the 4th, and despite outscoring the Raptors 37-34 in the final period, it wasn’t enough to complete a comeback.

In their 101-100 loss to the Bucks, the Rockets struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Fred VanVleet led the way with 26 points, 17 of which came in the 3rd quarter, despite shooting 39.1% overall and 27.3% from deep.

Jalen Green added 21 points, scoring 10 in the 4th quarter, though he shot just 37.5% from the field. Alperen Sengun contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 38.1% in the game.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 18 points, the Rockets couldn't secure the win against the Bucks, giving up 101 points. Houston's defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 30 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, giving up 26.

The Rockets held the Bucks to 13 made threes on 39% shooting. Milwaukee also went 12/19 from the free-throw line. Houston gave up just 4 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Pacers vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
  • Through their last ten home games, Houston has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 112 points per game.
  • The Pacers have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Rockets have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Pacers vs Rockets Prediction

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