Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets 3/7/23 – On Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets will travel to Houston, TX to face off against the Houston Rockets. This will be their first meeting this regular season and basketball betting experts are expecting a fierce battle in this one. The Nets come into this matchup after their impressive 102-86 win against the Charlotte Hornets. They looked strong defensively, so if they want to challenge the Rockets on the road, they will need to remain aggressive. The Houston Rockets come into this game after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 142-110. Their offensive performance was impressive, so they will need to stay efficient if they want a victory at home.
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Toyota Center
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Betting Odds
Nets
Moneyline: -400
Spread: -8.5 (-116)
Total: 230 over (-110)
Rockets
Moneyline: +290
Spread: +8.5 (-116)
Total: 230 under (-110)
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Analysis
The Brooklyn Nets are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings, 10 games behind first-place Bucks. On offense they are scoring 113.5 points per game and shooting 49.5% from the floor – this is 18th most points scored per contest and third highest team shooting percentage. After the trade deadline however, this team looks slightly different as it no longer includes Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving. On the defensive end of the court, the Nets are holding their opponents to 112.9 points per game and shooting 46.2% from the floor – this marks the 12th fewest points surrendered per game and fourth lowest shooting percentage allowed.
The Houston Rockets are currently in last place in the Western Conference standings, 30 games behind Denver Nuggets. On offense they are scoring 110.3 points per game and shooting 45.4% from the floor – this ranks as 29th most points scored per game and 25th highest team shooting percentage respectively. On the defensive end of the court, the Rockets are giving up 118.2 points per game and allowing their opponents to shoot 47.9% from the floor – ranking as 27th most points given up per game and 24th-highest shooting percentage allowed.
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Against the Spread
Brooklyn are 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn’s last 6 games. Brooklyn are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games. Brooklyn are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Houston. Brooklyn are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Houston. Brooklyn are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Houston are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games. Houston are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games against Brooklyn. Houston are 3-17 SU in their last 20 games at home.
Houston are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Free Pick
The Rockets have had difficulty defending around the perimeter and near the rim, as the Brooklyn Nets will keep scoring throughout this game. Basketball betting trends looking forward to the Nets that they will drop the Rockets in this game.
Free Pick: Brooklyn Nets -8.5 (-116)
