Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Keep reading to see our Nets vs Rockets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Nets head to Houston for a matchup with the Rockets.
  • Defensively, Brooklyn are giving up 112.7 points per game.
  • The Nets are coming off a 104-83 win vs. the Rockets.
  • The Rockets will be hosting the Nets and hold a 32-15 record.
  • Houston has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (26th).
  • The Rockets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.

Nets vs Rockets Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (+684) will travel to Houston to take on the Rockets (-1089) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 213.5 points.

Brooklyn is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-33, while the Rockets are 2nd in the West at 32-15. Houston is favored by 15 points in this one.

Nets vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds HOU -15, BKN +684 | HOU -1089 O/U 213.5

Nets Preview: Will the Nets Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Nets improved to 15-33 on the season with a 104-83 win over the Hornets on Wednesday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with a dominant 21-point victory. The total points for the game finished at 187, well under the 205.5 O/U line.

Brooklyn took control early, leading 26-19 after the 1st quarter and 27-18 in the 2nd. They extended their lead to 84-63 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Charlotte made a push with a 10-0 run in the 4th, but the Nets held them off, as both teams scored 20 points in the final period.

In their win over the Hornets, the Nets shot 48.8% from the field, despite hitting just 31.2% from three, making 10 threes overall. Keon Johnson led the way with 18 points, though he shot only 38.9%.

Jalen Wilson added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Tosan Evbuomwan also made 3 threes, finishing with 14 points. Ziaire Williams contributed 13 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Nets put on a defensive clinic against the Hornets, holding them to just 83 points on Wednesday. Brooklyn allowed only 19 points in the 1st quarter and 18 in the 2nd, setting the tone early. They gave up 26 points in the 3rd but tightened up again in the 4th, allowing just 20 points.

Overall, the Nets held the Hornets to 33% shooting from the field, including 28% from three-point range, with Charlotte making just 10 threes. Brooklyn also recorded 11 steals and 8 blocks in the win.

Rockets Preview: Will the Rockets Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Brooklyn improved to 15-33 on the season with a 104-83 road win over Charlotte on Wednesday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Nets not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The combined score of 187 points fell short of the 205.5-point total line.

Brooklyn took control early, leading 53-37 at halftime. They extended their lead to 84-63 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Charlotte made a push with a 10-0 run, narrowing the gap to 77-70, but the Nets held on, finishing the game with a 20-20 4th quarter.

Jalen Green hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 25 points and 6 rebounds in the Rockets' 120-119 loss to the Grizzlies. Dillon Brooks added 22 points, and Amen Thompson contributed 21, shooting 46.7% from the field.

Houston connected on 13 threes, shooting 40.6% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 43.3%. Green scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Brooks added 10, and Thompson put up 10 in the 2nd.

Despite a strong defensive showing in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 23 points, the Rockets couldn't contain the Grizzlies in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 and 36 points, respectively, in a 120-119 loss. Houston allowed Memphis to shoot 51% from the field.

The Rockets did a good job defending the three, holding the Grizzlies to 32% shooting with only 9 made threes. They also sent Memphis to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Houston finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 5 blocks.

Nets vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Across their last five home contests, Houston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 118 points per game.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
  • As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.

Nets vs Rockets Prediction

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