The Houston Rockets (+12.5, +673) are playing the Brooklyn Nets (-12.5, -988) at 7:40 PM EDT today. The over / under is set at 229.5.
The last time these two teams played was on March 3, 2021 when the Brooklyn Nets beat the Houston Rockets 132-114. In that game, the Brooklyn Nets were -10.5 and covered the spread. Likewise, the total for that game was set at 226.5 and went over by 19.5 points.
Against the Spread
Let’s look at how the Houston Rockets have been doing against the spread. In their last 10 games, they’ve covered the spread 2 times. The Brooklyn Nets, on the other hand, have covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Houston Rockets have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. Likewise, there’s been no significant trend for the Brooklyn Nets, as the total has gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 6 of their last 10.
This matchup could not be more lopsided. MVP-favorite James Harden returns to the organization that traded him 3 months ago. The Rockets are just 2-8 in their last 10 games, and Houston fans are looking more forward to Astros Opening Day than they are the remainder of the Rockets’ season. The Nets will focus on the shaping of their roster, as they recently added both Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge to their squad. Interesting note – the Nets are 9-3 against the spread in their last 12 matchups with the Rockets.
We’re following hot Shark Pick player SharkPickTroy for this game and taking Brooklyn Nets -12.5 (-105). Always play responsibly and good luck!