Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets will host the Houston Rockets at the Barclays Center. The Rockets are favored by 8.5 points and have lost three straight games. The over/under line is currently set at 210.5.
This non-conference matchup will be televised on YES and can also be streamed on the NBA League Pass. The Rockets are 32-17 and currently sit third in the Western Conference, while the Nets are 16-33 and 13th in the East. Brooklyn comes into this game having won two straight.
HOUSTON ROCKETS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Houston Rockets -8.5
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 101-78 in favor of the Rockets.
- Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 9 threes.
Will Houston Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
The Rockets fell to 32-17 on the season after a 124-118 loss to the Knicks on Monday. Houston was +7 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the win. The total score of 242 points went over the pre-game line of 224.
Houston looked strong early, going on a 13-0 run to take a 38-25 lead. They extended their lead to 89-78 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Knicks stormed back with a 46-point final quarter to seal the win.
Amen Thompson led the way for the Rockets in their 124-118 loss to the Knicks, posting a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, shooting 52.9% from the field. Jalen Green added 21 points despite shooting 40.9%, while Cam Whitmore contributed 18 points, hitting 50% of his shots and making 2 threes.
As a team, the Rockets struggled from beyond the arc, making just 8 threes at a 28.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field. Aaron Holiday was a key contributor in the 4th quarter, scoring 9 of his 15 points in the final period.
Defensively, the Rockets were solid through three quarters, giving up 25, 27, and 26 points, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 46 points in their 124-118 loss to the Knicks. Houston put New York on the line 30 times, where they converted 24 free throws.
The Rockets did well in limiting the Knicks’ three-point shooting, holding them to just 6 made threes on 23% shooting. Houston also contributed 8 steals and 6 blocked shots defensively.
Can the Nets Offense Score Enough at Home?
Brooklyn improved to 16-33 on the season with a 110-98 road win over the Rockets on Saturday. The Nets, who were +13 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but covered the spread. The game’s total of 208 points fell just short of the 209.5 O/U line.
Brooklyn took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Houston 27-15, and extended their lead to 83-64 by the end of the 3rd. Although the Rockets rallied in the 4th, winning the quarter 34-27, the Nets’ strong start was enough to secure the win.
In their win over the Rockets, the Nets shot 49.4% from the field, with a 37% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Ziaire Williams led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the floor, while D’Angelo Russell added 18 points, connecting on 3 threes at 37.5%.
Nicolas Claxton contributed 17 points, and Keon Johnson, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Jalen Wilson each chipped in 13 points. Williams scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, and Claxton added 6 points in the final period.
The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Rockets to just 98 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 15 points. Overall, they limited Houston to 40% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Nets gave up 12 three-pointers on 30% shooting. They also sent the Rockets to the free-throw line 15 times, where Houston made 10. Brooklyn finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 14 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.