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Houston Rockets Favored to Win Against Brooklyn Nets by -9 Points in Tuesday Matchup at Barclays Center

The Houston Rockets will face the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday at Barclays Center with tip-off at 7:40 p.m. ET. In their previous matchup this season, the Nets defeated the Rockets 110-98. The Nets have a 7-3 straight-up record but are only 3-7 against the spread in their last ten meetings with the Rockets, with the under being 8-2 in those games. Houston is favored to win by -9 points, with the betting line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockets -380 | Nets +305
• Spread: Rockets -9 (-110) | Nets +9 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 209.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 79%.

Houston vs Brooklyn Stats

Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets have a solid record of 32-16 this season and are ranked 4th in the NBA with a power ranking of 4. In their recent games, they have shown a strong performance, winning 6 out of their last 10 games. Despite scoring just 98 points in their last game against the Nets, the team has been led by SG Jalen Green who averages 21.5 points per game. The team faces challenges with key players like PF Jabari Smith Jr. and PG Fred VanVleet out due to injuries. However, other players like F Amen Thompson and SF Dillon Brooks have also been contributing positively to the team's performance. Defensively, the Rockets rank 4th in the league, allowing an average of 108.5 points per game to their opponents. Offensively, they score an average of 113.7 points per game, shooting 44.8 percent from the field. Overall, the Rockets show strength both offensively and defensively, making them a competitive team in the NBA.

Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets, with a record of 16-33 SU and 25-23-1 ATS, have won their last two consecutive games by double digits, defeating both Charlotte and Houston. Despite dealing with injuries to key players such as Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Noah Clowney, the Nets have been led by D'Angelo Russell, Nic Claxton, and Tosan Evbuomwan. Brooklyn ranks 27th in overall rating, 27th in offensive rating, and 24th in defensive rating. They average 105.5 points per game on 44.1 percent shooting, while their opponents score 112.4 points on a 48.3 field goal percentage. Defensively, the Nets allow 48.54 percent field goals and 37.60 percent three-pointers. Despite their struggles, the Nets have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 29th in offense and 16th in defense. In their upcoming matchup against the Rockets, Brooklyn will need to continue their strong play to secure a victory.

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