| MATCHUP | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 30-17 | 13-36 |
| Spread | -5.5 -105 | +5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -225 | +185 |
| Total | Over 218.5 (-105) | Under 218.5 (-115) |
| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Monday, February 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Space City Home Network | |
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Hawks and Mavs, and they play the Celtics next. The Rockets have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 116 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 46 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21 points and 9.2 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Bulls and Hawks, and they play the Jazz next. The Pacers have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.6 points and 3 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Obi Toppin is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Rockets have lost five of their last six games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have won five of the Pacers’ last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a win.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost 22 of their last 25 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last five games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last seven night games against the Rockets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Rockets’ last nine road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- T.J. McConnell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.1) this season.
- Pascal Siakam is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.9) and three-point shooting percentage (37.7%) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Amen Thompson ranks 2nd in the league for points in the paint (590) this season.
- Clint Capela ranks 5th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for offensive rating this season (109.3).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for effective field goal percentage this season (51.5%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.2).
- The Rockets have suffered the largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 22 points @ Pelicans on December 18.
Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. Kevin Durant is out with an ankle injury.
Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Rockets are obviously the better team and should be favored, but they’re on the road, where 13 of their 17 losses have come. Moreover, the Rockets will be without Durant. The Pacers are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence they’ve been a .500 team over their last 10 games. The Pacers have also seen 10 of their 13 wins come at home. I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Rockets on the road when they’re down one of their best players. Give me the points with the Pacers.