Rockets vs Nets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 29, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Nets (40-35) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (18-58)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on YES & SportsNet SW

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

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Rockets vs Nets Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 29-43 against the spread, while the Nets are 40-35 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+10.5 -110O 229.5 -105+425
Brooklyn Nets -10.5 -110U 229.5 -105-600

Nets vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nets will win Wednesday‘s game with 74.6% confidence.

Nets vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

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


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 32 away games (+15.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 65 games (+14.76 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 away games (+9.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1H Spread in 39 of their last 69 games (+8.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 away games (+7.03 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 71 games (+15.04 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 55 games (+12.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 4Q Spread in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.68 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 21 of their last 31 games at home (+10.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games at home (+9.95 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 29-43 (-18.3 Units / -21.89% ROI).

  • 18-58 against the Moneyline (-18.65 Units / -23.8% ROI)
  • 38-38 against the Over for game total points (-3.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 38-38 against the Under for game total points (-3.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 40-35 (+1.45 Units / 1.76% ROI).

  • 40-35 against the Moneyline (+1.1 Units / 0.8% ROI)
  • 34-40 against the Over for game total points (-10 Units / -12.12% ROI)
  • 40-34 against the Under for game total points (+2.6 Units / 3.15% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 83 games (-24.79 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 70 games (-23.52 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 38 games at home (-21.82 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 62 games (-21.70 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 13 of their last 42 games at home (-19.08 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 82 games (-25.68 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 82 games (-24.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 38 away games (-22.50 Units / -59% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 78 games (-22.47 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 82 games (-19.51 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 8-84 (.087) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .225

The Houston Rockets are 1-16 (.059) when losing the rebounding margin this season — worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 51.9 rebounds per game (3,579 rebounds/69 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.

The Rockets are 23-78 (.225) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Rockets are 13-52 (.200) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

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

The Nets are 53-47 (.530) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

The Nets are 24-29 (.453) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Nets are 68-18 (.791) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .721

The Nets are 69-26 (.726) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .674

Injury Report: Nets vs. RocketsWednesday‘s Game, Mar. 29

  • Ben Simmons (Nets): Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
  • Edmond Sumner (Nets): Sumner is questionable for Wednesday’s (Mar. 29) game against Houston.
  • Jae’Sean Tate (Rockets): Tate is out for Wednesday’s (Mar. 29) game against Brooklyn.

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (2,538 assists/ 1,760 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (779 assists/ 587 TOs) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,703 assists/ 1,262 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (749 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (835 rebounds/68 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Nets are shooting 39% from three (1,496/3,863) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Nets have averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (394 points/37 games) on the road this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Nets have averaged 10.4 second chance points per game (322 points/31 games) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 35.3 defensive rebounds per game (7,861 rebounds/223 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Rockets have forced 13.1 turnovers per game (457 turnovers/35 games) at home this season — 6th lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Rockets have forced 13.3 turnovers per game (916 turnovers/69 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.2

The Rockets have forced 13.5 turnovers per game (459 turnovers/34 games) on the road this season — 10th lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 6.3 blocks per game (430 blocks/68 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (878 blocks/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (1,250 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (632 blocks/108 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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