Rockets vs. Pacers, 3/9/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Rockets vs. Pacers Prediction & Odds

The Rockets have been terrible on the court and not much better at the betting window over the last 10 games but are the Pacers laying too many points to Houston at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

567 Houston Rockets (+9.5) at 568 Indiana Pacers (-9.5); o/u 236.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 9, 2023

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Rockets vs. Pacers Public Betting Information

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Houston Rockets DFS Spin

Jalen Green led Houston with 25 points (9-for-21 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one 3-pointer in a 118-96 loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday. Green has never been a consistent contributor of defensive stats, so it was a nice boost for him to provide both a steal and a block in this game. He shot a decent percentage from the floor, but he shot 6-for-11 from the free throw line. He has been a 78% free throw shooter this season, so this game was certainly out of character from him. He shot 15-for-17 in his second to last game before the All-Star break, so he shouldn't hurt managers from the line moving forward.

Indiana Pacers DFS Spin

Tyrese Haliburton dominated the 76ers with 40 points (12-for-19 FGs, 11-for-12 FTs), three rebounds, 16 assists, one steal and five 3-pointers in a 147-143 loss on Monday. Haliburton did everything he could to help the Pacers win both legs of the back-to-back, but he was outdueled by Joel Embiid (42 points) and James Harden (20 assists). Still, he was able to provide incredible value for fantasy managers, as he has all season. Over the past two weeks, Haliburton has been the second best fantasy asset in 9-cat leagues, which isn't surprising with how well he has played this season. He didn't have much help in this game as they now sit two games out of the play-in tournament.

Rockets vs. Pacers NBA Betting Trends

Under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Indiana

Over is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 overall

Over is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game

Rockets vs. Pacers NBA Prediction:

The Rockets are just 1-5 against the spread in their last six games against the Pacers, are 4-11 against the number in their last 15 games in Indiana and are 5-17 at the betting window in their last 22 road games. On the other side, the Pacers are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games overall, are 4-0 against the number in their last four games playing on two days of rest and are 9-4 at the betting window in their last 13 home games when facing an opponent with a losing record on the road.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: INDIANA PACERS -9.5