Pacers vs. Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 6, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 6, 2024

The effective offense of the Indiana Pacers (28-23) will be challenged by the stalwart defense of the Houston Rockets (23-26) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 6, 2024, where the Pacers are 8.5-point favorites. The matchup’s over/under is set at 245.

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Pacers vs. Rockets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pacers -8.5 245

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Injury Report as of February 6

Pacers: Jalen Smith: Questionable (Back), Tyrese Haliburton: Questionable (Injury Management)

Rockets: Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Fred VanVleet: Out (Adductor), Steven Adams: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (+8.5)
Total Pick Under (245)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pacers vs. Rockets Stat Rankings

Pacers Avg. (Rank) Rockets Avg. (Rank)
124.2 (1st) Points Scored 113.4 (21st)
122.4 (28th) Points Allowed 112.3 (8th)
41.4 (28th) Rebounds 45.3 (5th)
10.4 (17th) Off. Rebounds 10.5 (16th)
13.7 (8th) 3pt Made 12.0 (19th)
30.8 (1st) Assists 25.1 (23rd)
13.0 (19th) Turnovers 12.2 (9th)

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Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Tyrese Haliburton 38 22.6 4 11.8 1.1 0.7 3.2
Pascal Siakam 39 22.2 6.3 4.8 0.8 0.3 1.2
Pascal Siakam 10 21.6 7.3 5.2 0.8 0.2 0.9
Myles Turner 48 16.9 7 1.3 0.5 1.8 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 49 14.6 3.9 2 0.6 0.2 1.3

Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 49 21.6 9.3 5.1 1.2 0.7 0.6
Jalen Green 49 18.1 4.8 3.3 0.7 0.3 2.1
Dillon Brooks 40 13.5 3.5 1.6 1 0.1 1.9
Jabari Smith Jr. 44 13.1 8.3 1.4 0.6 0.7 1.7
Cam Whitmore 26 11.8 3.8 0.4 0.7 0.2 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Pacers have beaten the spread 28 times in 51 games.
  • Against the spread as 8.5-point favorites or more, Indiana is 4-1.
  • The Pacers have played 51 games this season, and 29 of them have hit the over.
  • In 28 games this year, Indiana and its opponent have combined for more than 245 points.
  • The average total for Pacers games this season has been 246.5, which is 1.5 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Rockets are 25-22-2 against the spread this season.
  • As a 8.5-point underdog or more, Houston has two wins ATS (2-2-1).
  • There have been 23 Rockets games (out of 49) that went over the total this year.
  • There have been 12 Houston’s games this year with more than 245 points scored.
  • The over/under for this game is 19.3 points higher than the average scoring total for Rockets games of 225.7.

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