Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Apr. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 05, 2022, 8:07 PM
  • The Nets are -16.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 244.5 points
  • Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on YES & SportsNet SW

The Houston Rockets visit Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Brooklyn.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 33-44 against the spread, while the Nets are 30-44 against the spread.

The Rockets vs Nets Over/Under is 244.5 total points for the game.


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Rockets vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+16.5 -110O 244.5 -110900
Brooklyn Nets -16.5 -110U 244.5 -110-1600

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone:

  • 33-44 against the Spread (-15.4 Units / -17.73% ROI)
  • 20-59 against the Moneyline (-16.8 Units / -20.35% ROI)
  • 43-35 against the Over for game total points (+4.5 Units / 5.18% ROI)
  • 35-43 against the Under for game total points (-12.25 Units / -14.1% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 67 games (+13.46 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 62 games (+12.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 58 games (+10.86 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 22 of their last 68 games (-27.15 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 73 games (-20.50 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 68 games (-19.34 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 62 games (-18.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 58 games (-16.23 Units / -25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone:

  • 30-44 against the Spread (-18.4 Units / -21.46% ROI)
  • 40-38 against the Moneyline (-22.1 Units / -11.99% ROI)
  • 40-38 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -2.1% ROI)
  • 38-40 against the Under for game total points (-6 Units / -6.99% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 38 games at home (+10.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games at home (+6.87 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 66 games (+5.08 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 46 games (-30.00 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 12 of their last 38 games at home (-26.61 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 8 of their last 38 games at home (-23.90 Units / -57% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 70 games (-19.16 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 78 games (-15.06 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 11-43 (.200) 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 8-32 (.200) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Rockets were 1-15 (.062) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .512

The Rockets were 6-32 (.158) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

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

The Nets are 32-21 (.604) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .508

The Nets were 24-7 (.750) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Nets were 30-6 (.833) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .716

The Nets were 9-2 (.750) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

Injury Report: Nets vs. RocketsTuesday‘s Game, Apr. 5

  • Ben Simmons (Nets): Brooklyn has no set timetable for Simmons’ return, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Bruce Brown (Nets): Brown is probable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 5) game against Houston.
  • James Johnson (Nets): Johnson is questionable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 5) game against Houston.
  • Goran Dragic (Nets): The Nets placed Dragic in the league’s health and safety protocols.
  • Joe Harris (Nets): The Nets announced that Harris will miss the rest of the season as he recovers from ankle surgery.
  • Seth Curry (Nets): Curry is questionable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 5) game against Houston.
  • Christian Wood (Rockets): Wood is out for Tuesday’s (Apr. 5) game against Brooklyn.
  • Dennis Schroder (Rockets): Schroder is out for Tuesday’s (Apr. 5) game against Brooklyn.
  • Eric Gordon (Rockets): Gordon is out for Tuesday’s (Apr. 5) game against Brooklyn.

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 16.3 turnovers per game (751 turnovers/46 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Rockets have 24.5 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 20.8

The Rockets have a 29% free throw rate (1,129 free throw attempts/3,941 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,052 assists/ 751 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 1.36 points per shot (8,412 points/6,197 shots) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Nets averaged 0.57 points per possession (8,412 points/15,414 possessions) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54

The Nets had a TS% of 54% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Nets have averaged 1.33 points per shot (13,129 points/9,889 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have blocked 304 shots on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.6 steals per game (473 steals/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Nets blocked 372 shots last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Nets have blocked 237 shots this season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Nets have averaged 6.7 steals per game (381 steals/57 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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