Rockets vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 06, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pacers are -7.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 242.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSIN | SCHN

The Houston Rockets visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

The Pacers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Rockets vs Pacers Over/Under is 245.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 25-22 against the spread, while the Pacers are 28-21 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+8.5 -115O 245.5 -110+290
Indiana Pacers -8.5 -105U 245.5 -110-375

Pacers vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pacers will win Tuesday‘s game with 75.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Rockets and Pacers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Pacers vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 45 of their last 73 games (+15.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 65 games (+11.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 away games (+10.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 61 games (+10.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 46 games (+9.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 27 games at home (+15.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+14.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 47 of their last 75 games (+14.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 43 of their last 70 games (+14.15 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 25-22 (+0.85 Units / 1.58% ROI).

  • 23-26 against the Moneyline (-1.1 Units / -1.51% ROI)
  • 23-25 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -8.35% ROI)
  • 25-23 against the Under for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.56% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 28-21 (+4.9 Units / 8.57% ROI).

  • 28-24 against the Moneyline (+0.95 Units / 1.07% ROI)
  • 29-21 against the Over for game total points (+5.85 Units / 10.21% ROI)
  • 21-29 against the Under for game total points (-10.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 75 games (-26.20 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 79 games (-23.85 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 74 games (-21.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 41 games (-21.55 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 36 games at home (-18.55 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 35 away games (-19.90 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 72 games (-18.40 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 67 games (-17.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-17.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 36 away games (-16.45 Units / -39% ROI)

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

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Rockets were 6-22 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Rockets were 8-19 (.296) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The Pacers are 1-7 (.125) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .417

The Pacers are 15-4 (.789) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .649

The Pacers were 6-10 (.375) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Pacers were 15-20 (.429) when they lose the turnover margin last season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

Injury Report: Pacers vs. RocketsTuesday‘s Game, Feb. 6

  • Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers): Toe, Game Time Decision
  • Jalen Smith (Indiana Pacers): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out
  • Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (892 assists/ 666 TOs) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 30.8 assists per game (1,571 assists/51 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.6

The Pacers averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (204 points/66 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pacers have averaged 30.6 assists per game (766 assists/25 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.1

The Pacers have a TS% of 56% at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed 17.5 fast break points per game (1,432 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

The Rockets have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,802 rebounds/49 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Rockets allowed an eFG% of 59% on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Rockets allowed 19.0 fast break points per game (780 points/41 games) on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers averaged 33.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,730 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pacers have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,684 rebounds/51 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Pacers have 395 steals this season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Pacers have allowed 59.4 points in the paint per game (3,030 points/51 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.6


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