Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 2/4/2025

The Houston Rockets (32-17) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (16-33) on Tuesday, February 4th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on YES. The Nets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rockets. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Rockets vs Nets

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The Rockets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Rockets fell to 32-17 on the season after a 124-118 loss to the Knicks on Monday. Houston was +7 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread, losing by just six points. The total points for the game went over the line of 224, with both teams combining for 242 points.

Houston went on a 13-0 run early in the game, breaking a 25-25 tie and taking a 38-25 lead. They led 89-78 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 46-29 in the final period, leading to the loss.

The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nets improved to 16-33 on the season with a 110-98 win over the Rockets on Saturday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +13 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 208, just under the 209.5 O/U line.

Brooklyn took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Houston 27-15. They extended their lead to 83-64 by the end of the 3rd quarter, allowing them to withstand a late push by the Rockets, who outscored the Nets 34-27 in the 4th.

Rockets Offense Breakdown

Amen Thompson notched a triple-double with 25 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field in the Rockets’ 124-118 loss to the Knicks. Jalen Green added 21 points, while Cam Whitmore contributed 18 points, hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Houston struggled from beyond the arc, making just 8 threes at a 28.6% rate. Aaron Holiday scored 9 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter, and Whitmore added 9 points in the 2nd quarter.

Nets Offense Breakdown

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The Nets shot 49.4% from the field in their win over the Rockets, connecting on 10 threes at a 37% clip. Ziaire Williams led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the floor.

D’Angelo Russell added 18 points, hitting 3 threes, while Nic Claxton contributed 17 points. Williams scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, and Claxton added 6 in the final period.

Rockets Team Defense

Defensively, the Rockets were solid through three quarters, giving up 25, 27, and 26 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, allowing 46 points, which contributed to their 124-118 loss to the Knicks. Houston allowed New York to shoot 50% from the field.

On the bright side, the Rockets did well in limiting the Knicks from beyond the arc, holding them to just 6 made threes on 23% shooting. Houston also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Nets Team Defense

Defensively, the Rockets held the Knicks to 25 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, but a 46-point 4th quarter from New York sealed their fate. Houston allowed the Knicks to shoot 50% from the field in the game.

Despite the loss, the Rockets did well defending the three, holding the Knicks to 23% shooting and just 6 made threes. Houston recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Rockets vs Nets Trends

  • Across their ten previous road games, Houston has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 122 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
  • The last five games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Rockets have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.

Rockets vs Nets Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Rockets to win, and have the projected score sitting at 101-78. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Rockets at -8.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 210.5, and our model predicts the Rockets and Nets to score a combined 179 points. We recommend betting on the under.


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