Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers 10-14-22

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers 10/14/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers 10/14/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The Houston Rockets will play against the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN, on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM EDT.

 

The Rockets are coming into this match on a 20-62 overall record, ranking last in the league in defensive efficiency.

 

On Monday, Houston turned the ball over 25 times against Miami and lost by a final score of 118-110 on the road. Houston currently holds the worst record in the NBA at 17-53 and has had plenty of losses this season.

 

The Rockets are rebuilding around #2 draft pick Jalen Green. Green led all of Houston’s scorers with 25 points for 7-for-18 shooting and dished out 5 assists.

 

Kevin Porter Jr. added 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Rockets. With the addition of Evan Turner, the Pacers currently have 6 different players averaging at least 11 points per match.

 

Overall, they are shooting 45.3% from the field and 35.2% from the 3-point range.

 

  • Houston is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against a team with a SU winning record.
  • The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home against a team with a SU winning record down the road.
  • The total stayed UNDER in 13 of their last 20 contests following an ATS win.

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Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Predictions 10/14/2022

 

The Indiana Pacers are coming to this game on a 25-57 overall record looking to reshape a defense that surrendered 114.9 points per contest after pressing the reset button last year.

 

Indiana was able to outscore New York by 15 points during the second half of a 109-100 victory at home on Wednesday. The Pacers assisted on 26 of their 41 made field goals and shot 48 percent overall. 

 

Rookie G Bennedict Mathurin converted 11 of 12 free throws, finishing with a game-high 27 points off the bench for Indiana while Andrew Nembhard added 15 points and 9 assists for the Pacers.

 

James Harden leads the way in points with 24.5 and assists with 5.7 while Howard takes over the boards with 12.5 rebounds while adding 19 PPG. The Rockets are placed 3rd in the NBA in scoring with 106.3 PPG and 45th in rebounds with 45.4.

 

  • The Pacers are just 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games.
  • The Pacers covered 14 of their last 17 contests against a team from the SW Division. 
  • The total went OVER in 3 of their last 4 road games.

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers. The Pacers have only lost straight games twice this season and have never lost 3 consecutive matches.

 

In addition, they are still one of the most balanced teams in the NBA with an efficient offense that complements a  91.6 shutdown defense that is ranked 1st in the league in points allowed.

 

Prediction: Indiana Pacers will win this game by a score of 119-115.

 

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Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers 10/14/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

NBA Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)

 

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

 

Date: Friday, October 14, 2022

 

TV:  Sportsnet LA

 

NBA Odds: Indiana Pacers -3.5

 

NBA Totals: 232.5

 

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