After an unsuccessful three-game road trip on the West Coast, the Houston Rockets return to Toyota Center to kick off a brief two-game homestand. If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research prior to Wednesday’s matchup versus Indiana, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
Wednesday’s game tips off at 8 p.m. Central and can be seen on the Alternate “SW2” channel of Houston’s local television affiliate, AT&T SportsNet Southwest. The slightly delayed start time is because the Pacers also played Tuesday night and will be on the second night of a back-to-back — which could provide the Rockets with a rest advantage.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Pacers -4.5
- Money line: Pacers -190 / Rockets +155
- Over-under: 233.5
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Advice and prediction
At No. 9 in the East, the Pacers (25-28) have playoff positioning on the line and more to play for. By contrast, the Rockets (14-40) — who are on a three-game losing streak — have the NBA’s second-worst record, and they’re only a half-game ahead of Minnesota in the league’s cellar.
Yet, it’s not as if Houston is devoid of positives. The Rockets were very competitive on Monday night in Phoenix, even against the squad with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Young players including Christian Wood, Kevin Porter Jr., and Armoni Brooks all played well. If not for veteran John Wall shooting just 5-of-20 from the field (25%), it’s quite possible that the Rockets could have pulled off the upset.
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In Wall’s last home outing, he had a game-high 31 points and 7 assists in Houston’s surprising win over Dallas. One week later and in the same building, the five-time All-Star aims to recapture that form.
With the Pacers weary following Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Rockets showing signs of improvement — especially at home — there’s a path to a potential upset, straight up.
Prediction: Rockets 118, Pacers 115
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