Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Prediction 11/20/2024

The Indiana Pacers (6-8) travel to face off against the Houston Rockets (10-5) on Wednesday, November 20th. This game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston and televised on SCHN. Both the Pacers and Rockets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Pacers vs Rockets

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The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers fell to 6-8 on the season after a 130-119 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. Indiana, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, failed to cover the spread, and the total score of 249 points exceeded the O/U line of 236.5 by 12.5 points.

Indiana struggled early, losing the 1st and 2nd quarters by 7 and 5 points, respectively. They entered the 4th quarter down 96-82 but managed to outscore Toronto 37-34 in the final period.

The Rockets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 101-100 loss to the Bucks on Monday, the Rockets are now 10-5 for the season. Houston, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the narrow defeat. The total points for the game were 201, falling well short of the 224.5-point line.

Houston’s 11-0 run turned a 3-point deficit into a 94-83 lead, but they couldn’t hold on, as they were outscored 18-20 in the 4th quarter.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Bennedict Mathurin’s 28 points, including 17 in the 4th quarter, led the Pacers in their 130-119 loss to the Raptors. Mathurin hit 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, shooting 62.5% overall. Pascal Siakam added 25 points and 10 rebounds, with 9 points in the 3rd quarter.

Obi Toppin contributed 19 points, 9 of which came in the final period. The Pacers hit 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 44.4% overall from the field.

Rockets Offense Breakdown

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In their 101-100 loss to the Bucks, the Rockets struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Fred VanVleet led the way with 26 points, 17 of which came in the 3rd quarter, despite shooting 39.1% overall and 27.3% from deep.

Jalen Green added 21 points, scoring 10 in the 4th quarter, while Alperen Sengün contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds. Green and VanVleet each made 3 threes, with Green shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers struggled against the Raptors, giving up 130 points on 58% shooting. Indiana allowed 34 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while their best defensive effort came in the 3rd, where they gave up 27 points.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. Indiana also sent Toronto to the line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pacers recorded 17 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Rockets Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers struggled against the Raptors, allowing 130 points on 58% shooting. Indiana gave up 34 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with their best defensive effort coming in the 3rd, where they allowed 27 points.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers allowed Toronto to hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. The Raptors also went 20/28 from the free-throw line. Indiana gave up 10 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 17 steals and 5 blocks.

Pacers vs Rockets Trends

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • Although Houston has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

Pacers vs Rockets Prediction

Not only do we have the Rockets winning this one by a score of 144-107, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Rockets at -6.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 231.5 and our model has the Pacers and Rockets finishing with a combined 251 points. Our pick is to take the over.


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