The Pacers are set to face the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Feb 6. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on BSIN. Indiana enters this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 242. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Pacers vs Rockets predictions below.
Pacers vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Pacers -7.5
- Total 242
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Feb 6
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across the Rockets last five road games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Pacers last five home games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-2-1 while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
Is Houston Ready for a Road Win?
With a record of 23-26, the Rockets are 11th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division. In their last three games, they are 1-2.
In their last game vs. the Timberwolves, the Rockets scored 90 points and shot 35.2% from the field. They made 10 threes in the game. When looking at their overall numbers, the Rockets have a field goal percentage of 46% and are 13th in free throws made. From the free-throw line, they are shooting 77%.
So far this season, the Rockets’ defense has been solid, allowing just 112.3 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. They have been especially good at home, where they are giving up just 109.1 points per game (5th).
One area where the Rockets have struggled defensively is at the free-throw line, as they are 29th in the league in made free-throws allowed per game (26.4).
Over their last five games, Houston has been even better on the defensive end, giving up just 110.4 points per game (6th).
Will Indiana Win at Home?
Coming into today’s games, the Pacers have an overall record of 28-23 and are 1-2 in their last three games. In Eastern Conference games, the Pacers are 22-13 and have gone 6-10 in non-conference games.
The Pacers offense scored 115 points in their most recent game vs. the Hornets. They shot 48.9% from the field and hit 11 threes. On the season, the Pacers lead the NBA with a 50% field goal percentage. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 8th in makes and 7th in percentage.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Pacers have been the best team in the NBA this season. They are giving up just 10.8 made threes per game, which is the fewest in the league. For the season, opponents are shooting just 37.2% from beyond the arc against Indiana.
Overall, the Pacers have struggled on the defensive end, ranking 28th in points allowed at 122.4 per game. Indiana has also struggled to keep opponents off the free-throw line, giving up 27.2 made free throws per game, which is 30th in the league.
On the boards, Indiana is 28th in the NBA in rebounds per game at 41.4. However, they have been solid in the steals department, ranking 11th in the league at 7.7 steals per game. The Pacers are also 8th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
Pacers vs. Rockets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 21.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -130. Our model predicts that Pascal Siakam will finish with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 21.5.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Under 21.5 Points (-130)
Pacers vs. Rockets Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +7.5, we have the Rockets as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 242 and given that our model is projecting 227 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Rockets +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook