Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Houston Rockets (2-13 SU) will host the Indiana Pacers 7-6 (SU) on Friday at 8 PM EST.

Indiana Pacers are looking for their 5th win in 6 games. They have won 4 of their last 5 games, including wins against New Orleans and Miami. Their leading scorer is Tyrese Halliburton, who is averaging 20.5 points per game. He also leads the team in assists with 10.3. Bennedict Mathurin and Buddy Hield are also good scorers.

Houston Rockets are rebuilding and have struggled defensively this season. They have lost 4 of their last 6 games and given up 116 points in all but 1 of them. Houston's leading scorer this year is Jalen Green, who is averaging 22 points per game. Alperen Sengun is leading the team in rebounds, averaging 8.7 rebounds per games, and Kevin Porter is the leading assister, with 5.6 assists per match.

The Pacers are playing good basketball right now. Their defense has improved since Myles Turner came back. Houston's defense was a problem for them all season. The Pacers have a talented young team with a rim protector in Turner.

Both the Pacers and Rockets are good teams that prefer to play fast. The Pacers' defense has improved since Myles Turner's return. Houston's defense is bad, but they are also a solid offensive team.

Indiana Pacers are the favorite against Houston Rockets. BRK is a professional bettor who has been writing and betting professionally for over a decade. He has had consistent success gambling in major and smaller markets like the prop markets.