Rockets vs. Nets Prediction and Odds (Fade Brooklyn as Home Favorite)

The Brooklyn Nets have fallen all the way to the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference, and even BetSided’s resident Nets fan Reed Wallach is starting to worry. 

Tonight, the Nets have a “get right” spot against the lowly Houston Rockets who have lost four straight games entering this matchup. 

Houston does have one positive to look at, as rookie guard Jalen Green is averaging over 30 points per game in his last five matchups, but is that enough to help them cover on the road? 

Let’s break down the odds for this game via WynnBET: 

Rockets vs. Nets Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Rockets +17.5 (-110)
• Nets -17.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Rockets: +1200
• Nets: -3000

Total:

• 245 (Over -110/Under -110)

Rockets vs. Nets Prediction and Pick

I actually bet this game on Monday night, taking Houston to cover the massive 17.5-point spread. 

While I don’t particularly love backing the Rockets in any spot this season, this is more about fading the Nets as home favorites than anything else. 

Brooklyn is just 4-24-1 against the spread when favored at home this season, and the Nets haven’t exactly been playing great basketball coming into this game, losing to the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets in three of their last four. 

Brooklyn also allowed the Detroit Pistons to cover a 14-point spread in a win at home last week. The Pistons have much less offensive firepower than the Rockets, who at least love to push the pace. 

I think Houston may struggle to keep this game within double-digits, but 17.5 points is just way too much to lay with Brooklyn given its struggles at home this season. 

Pick: Rockets +17.5 (-110)

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