Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

The Houston Rockets (18-58) battle the Brooklyn Nets (40-35) Wednesday. Tip from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Rockets vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Brooklyn is coming off a 119-106 loss at the Orando Magic Sunday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point underdog. It has been an underdog in 5 straight games and is 2-3 against the spread (ATS) in the 5 games. The Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 and 38-35-2 ATS on the season.

The Rockets will end a 5-game road trip on Wednesday, losing to the New York Knicks 137-115 on Monday. Houston has failed to cover 3 straight games, closing as double-digit road underdogs in all 3. It is 31-43-2 ATS on the season.

The Nets beat the Rockets 118-96 on March 7, covering as 7.5-point road favorites while the Under 230 hit.