Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 18, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Pacers (7-6) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (3-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW & BSIN

The Indiana Pacers visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

The Pacers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Pacers vs Rockets Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pacers are 9-4 against the spread, while the Rockets are 6-7 against the spread.


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Pacers vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Indiana Pacers-5.5 -110O 236.5 -110-210
Houston Rockets +5.5 -110U 236.5 -110170

Rockets vs Pacers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pacers will win Friday‘s game with 63.8% confidence.

Rockets vs Pacers Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 55.0% confidence.

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


  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 54 of their last 79 games (+29.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 52 games (+19.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 79 games (+19.51 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 76 games (+18.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 80 games (+13.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 80 games (+13.53 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 80 games (+13.01 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games at home (+9.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 76 games (+8.85 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 9-4 (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).

  • 7-6 against the Moneyline (+5.95 Units / 42.65% ROI)
  • 7-6 against the Over for game total points (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI)
  • 6-7 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 6-7 (-1.7 Units / -10.3% ROI).

  • 3-12 against the Moneyline (-7.05 Units / -47% ROI)
  • 8-7 against the Over for game total points (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI)
  • 7-8 against the Under for game total points (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 51 games (-25.05 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 82 games (-24.28 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 82 games (-23.07 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 82 games (-22.78 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 72 games (-22.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 79 games (-37.35 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 79 games (-29.26 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 75 games (-29.05 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 79 games (-28.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 76 games (-25.80 Units / -31% ROI)

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Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Pacers are 10-30 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Pacers are 5-14 (.263) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Pacers are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Pacers are 4-32 (.111) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .199

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Rockets are 14-56 (.197) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Rockets are 10-38 (.208) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Rockets are 5-64 (.072) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

The Rockets are 2-19 (.095) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

Injury Report: Rockets vs. PacersFriday‘s Game, Nov. 18

  • Bruno Fernando (Rockets): Fernando is expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
  • Jae’Sean Tate (Rockets): The Rockets announced that Tate will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
  • Daniel Theis (Pacers): Theis has yet to play this season and the Pacers haven’t provided an update on his return.
  • Chris Duarte (Pacers): Duarte is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a grade 2 ankle sprain, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 14.9 assists per game (179 assists/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Pacers have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Pacers have averaged 59.3 points per game (712 points/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

The Pacers averaged 115.3 points per game (8,302 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (285 assists/ 221 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (3,913 assists/ 2,527 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Rockets have averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (1,373 turnovers/87 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (52 assists/ 48 TOs) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (996 blocks/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (489 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (507 blocks/84 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Pacers have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (79 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (3,071 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Rockets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,465 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Rockets have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (61 blocks/13 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Rockets have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3


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