Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction and Betting Tips - Jan. 1 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Houston Rockets will be on the road to face the Brooklyn Nets for another round of NBA games. It is one of five games scheduled for Thursday.

The Rockets (20-10) are fourth in the Western Conference. They have won three of their last five games, with the latest being a 126-119 home win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday.

Kevin Durant recorded 30 points, six rebounds and five assists. Amen Thompson added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

The Nets (10-20) are 13th in the Eastern Conference. They have won three of their last five games, with their last game being a 120-107 defeat at home against the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

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Michael Porter Jr. recorded 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Egor Demin added 23 points, three rebounds and three assists.

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Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets game details

The Rockets-Nets game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. The matchup will air on TV on YES and SCHN. Streaming is via Fubo.

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Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets betting lines

Moneyline: Rockets (-526) vs. Nets (+390)

Spread: Rockets (-11.0) vs. Nets (+11.0)

Total: (O/U): Rockets (o219.5) -110 vs. Nets (u219.5) -110

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Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets preview

The Rockets have a better head-to-head record against the Nets. They have met 107 times, and Houston leads with a 60-47 record.

Their last matchup was on Oct. 27, with the Rockets winning 137-109 at home. Rockets forward Tari Eason recorded 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Nets forward Terance Mann finished with 21 points and six rebounds.

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Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets predicted starting lineups

Rockets

PG - Amen Thompson | SG - Kevin Durant | SF - Josh Okogie | PF - Jabari Smith Jr. | C- Alperen Sengun

Nets

PG: Nolan Traore | SG: Cam Thomas | SF: Michael Porter Jr. | PF: Noah Clowney | C: Nic Claxton

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets betting tips

Alperen Sengun has an over/under of 20.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 22.7 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

Meanwhile, Michael Porter Jr. has an over/under of 24.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 25.8 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Rockets are the bookmaker's favorites to win this matchup. They have a 84.1% win probability compared to the Nets’ 20.4%.

Edited by Ubong Richard