On Tuesday, the Houston Rockets will lock horns with the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to continue the NBA regular season. The Houston Rockets are fifth in the Western Conference with 37 wins on the season, after suffering 24 defeats. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers are also fifth in the Eastern Conference, with 34 wins and 25 losses this season. The Indiana Pacers are favored to win this matchup as per the latest NBA betting odds.
The previewing information
Date: March 4, Tuesday | Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: SCHN/FDSIN
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Houston Rockets Vs Indiana Pacers Odds, Picks, Moneyline
| Rockets | Pacers | |
| Moneyline | +150 | -180 |
| Spread | +4 (-110) | -4 (-110) |
| Total | o229 | u229 |
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are coming here after taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out and losing 137-128. In that game, Houston’s offense was led by Cam Whitmore who put up 27 points on the scoreboard, grabbing 11 rebounds and assisting thrice. Reed Sheppard added 25 more points for the team, along with a pair of boards, and five helpers. Jalen Green and Aaron Holiday scored 18 points and 14 points respectively for the Rockets against OKC.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| Jalen Green | 21.6 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 19.1 | 10.5 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Amen Thompson | 13.9 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers were paired with the Chicago Bulls for their last game and are coming here after a win. Against the Bulls, Indiana put up a 127-112 final score on the board, after Aaron Nesmith chalked up 27 points to lead the team. Nesmith also grabbed five rebounds and assisted once, while Pascal Siakam contributed 20 more points for the team, with six boards and four helpers. Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner scored 17 points and 16 points respectively.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| Pascal Siakam | 20.6 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 18.4 | 3.5 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Myles Turner | 15.5 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
Houston Rockets Vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report
Houston Rockets
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Dillon Brooks | SF | Day-to-day | Knee |
| Steven Adams | C | Day-to-day | Ankle |
| Alperen Sengun | C | Day-to-day | Back |
| Amen Thompson | SF | Day-to-day | Shoulder |
| Tari Eason | PF | Day-to-day | Rest |
| Fred VanVleet | PG | Out | Ankle |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Benedict Mathurin | SF | Day-to-day | Wrist |
| Isaiah Jackson | C | Out For Season | Calf |
Houston Rockets Vs Indiana Pacers Summary and Prediction
This will be an interesting matchup with two teams in quite similar positions. The Houston Rockets are on a two-game losing streak, while the Pacers are eager to build a winning one. Take the Indiana Pacers to win at home with a predicted score of 116-112.
Moneyline: Pacers (-180)
Spread: Under 4
Total: Under 229
Predicted Score: 116-112, Pacers win.
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