Nets vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 07, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Nets (36-28) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (15-49)
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW & YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Nets vs Rockets Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 34-30 against the spread, while the Rockets are 24-37 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets-6.5 -110O 230.5 -110-275
Houston Rockets +6.5 -110U 230.5 -110+220

Rockets vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nets will win Tuesday‘s game with 66.7% confidence.

Rockets vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 58.3% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Nets and Rockets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 60 games (+15.03 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 44 games (+12.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.50 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 away games (+10.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 23 games (+10.17 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games at home (+12.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 71 games (+11.94 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 56 games (+9.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 57 games (+9.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 4Q Spread in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.54 Units / 44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 34-30 (+0.95 Units / 1.35% ROI).

  • 36-28 against the Moneyline (+1.15 Units / 0.92% ROI)
  • 29-34 against the Over for game total points (-8.4 Units / -11.93% ROI)
  • 34-29 against the Under for game total points (+2.1 Units / 2.98% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 24-37 (-16.7 Units / -23.72% ROI).

  • 15-49 against the Moneyline (-18.7 Units / -28.18% ROI)
  • 33-31 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -1.56% ROI)
  • 31-33 against the Under for game total points (-5.3 Units / -7.53% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 80 games (-28.35 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 73 games (-22.49 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the Spread in 24 of their last 65 games (-17.80 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 20 of their last 66 games (-17.72 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 80 games (-17.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 83 games (-25.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 59 games (-18.46 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 27 away games (-18.30 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 27 away games (-16.95 Units / -58% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-15.50 Units / -18% ROI)

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Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Nets are 64-32 (.667) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Nets are 7-35 (.167) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .225

The Nets are 6-12 (.333) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Nets are 40-8 (.833) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .769

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Rockets are 3-18 (.143) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Rockets are 21-77 (.212) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Rockets are 4-38 (.095) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Rockets are 6-26 (.188) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Injury Report: Rockets vs. NetsTuesday‘s Game, Mar. 7

  • Houston Rockets – No Injuries Reported
  • Ben Simmons (Nets): Simmons hasn’t played since Feb. 15 against Miami and remains without a timetable to return.

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have a TS% of 53% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets are shooting 50% (373/740) in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Nets have an eFG% of 58% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Nets are shooting 50% (1,298/2,593) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,464 assists/ 1,620 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,396 assists/ 985 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,630 assists/ 1,121 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,659 assists/ 1,178 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 6.5 blocks per game (383 blocks/59 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (831 blocks/141 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,002 steals/141 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Nets have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (411 blocks/69 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (7,115 rebounds/216 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Rockets have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,721 rebounds/144 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.6

The Rockets have averaged 7.1 steals per game (506 steals/71 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Rockets have allowed 13.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.4


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