The Houston Rockets (21-10) will be 9.5-point favorites at home in the Toyota Center when they go head-to-head with the Brooklyn Nets (16-14). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 233 points and it will air on YES Network at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Nets (7-point favorites) were defeated by the New York Knicks, 94-82, while the Rockets (11-point favorites) fell to the Golden State Warriors, 116-104. The Brooklyn game finished 50 points under the projected point total of 226, while the Houston game finished 10 points under the projected point total of 230.
Brooklyn did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (27-36; 75.0 percent) while Houston had a better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 13.9). Russell Westbrook led the way for Houston, putting up 30 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Brooklyn was led by Spencer Dinwiddie, who contributed 25 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Taurean Prince led the Nets to a 123-116 victory. He notched a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds. The two teams combined to score 239 points, which was under the projected point total of 245, and Brooklyn covered as a 4.5-point underdog. The Nets’ 24.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Rockets, who had a rate of 16.7.
Nets games have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Brooklyn heads into the contest with records of 16-14 straight up (SU) and 16-13-1 against the spread (ATS).
Rockets games tend to go under the total (58.1 percent). Further, Houston owns records of 21-10 SU and 16-15 ATS.
The Nets’ Dinwiddie has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 32 points,6.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, Westbrook has averaged 30 points,7.6 rebounds,6.2 assists during that same time frame for the Rockets.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Houston in this battle. The Rockets are among the NBA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking seventh in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.9 percent. Meanwhile, Brooklyn ranks 18th in the league at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.9 percent.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Rockets average 14.1 second chance points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Nets rank 20th in second chance points allowed per game (13.5).
- Brooklyn ranks second in assists allowed per game (21.5) while Houston ranks 26th (25.8).
- The Nets rank 11th in fast break points allowed per game (12.6) while the Rockets rank last (16.3).
- Houston averages 47.3 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (46.4).
- Houston averages 18.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.0).
- The Rockets rank sixth in steals per game (8.4) while the Nets rank 27th (6.8).
- The Nets rank fourth in points in the paint per game (51.3) while the Rockets rank 21st in points allowed in the paint per game (50.4).
- Houston ranks 16th in blocks per game (4.9) while Brooklyn ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.6).
- Brooklyn averages 37.3 three pointers per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. Houston ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (35.9).
- Houston is 2-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Brooklyn is 3-1.
- The Rockets are 21-9 when they score over 100 points, while the Nets are 16-11.
- Brooklyn is 7-7-1 ATS on the road, while Houston is 6-8 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 7 of the Rockets’ 14 home games, while 7 of the Nets’ 15 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Brooklyn and Houston are both 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Nets have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Brooklyn has lost by an average of 0.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 117.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 113.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
