Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets

Venue:	Toyota Center
Prediction:	Houston Rockets
Bookmaker:	1xbet

The home team is coming off one of the worst seasons in its history, and despite their poor home record, they face an inconsistent Pacers who will play without their top players.

The Pacers have had a very twisting season, which is why they sit in the middle of the league. The standout player in this turmoil was Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 20.5 points per game and topped the list in assists with 10.3 per game.

The point guard could miss the game against the Houston Rockets, and if he doesn’t play, it would be a big loss for the visiting team. Another player who could miss the game is Brown, a forward who did not play last week due to Covid-19 protocols.

It might not be enough to say that the Houston Rockets are having a bad season, as they have the worst defensive record, allowing the third-most points per game, taking the third-most field goals, and taking the second-few. A season that tourists forget.

Also, their last win was on November 7, when they beat the Orlando Magic 134-127 on the road. They are 1-3 at home, and Jae’Sean Tate will miss Friday’s game with an ankle injury.

This Pacers-Rockets matchup will be close as long as Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton doesn’t play. While the Rockets may have had a worse season than the past two, they’ll have to win at some point, and Indiana’s inconsistent play could be a golden opportunity to look up in Texas.

Therefore, we believe the Houston Rockets will win.

Team Comparison

TEAM	W	L	PCT	HOME	ROAD	EAST	WEST	DIV	PF	PA	STRK
Indiana Pacers	7	6	.538	4-3	3-3	6-4	1-2	1-1	117.9	116.8	Won 2
Houston Rockets	3	12	.200	1-3	2-9	1-3	2-9	1-2	109.1	116.4	Won 1

 

Offensive Stats
TEAM	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG%	FT%	3PT%
Indiana Pacers	117.9	44.3	28.6	6.85	6.77	46.40	80.00	38.10
Houston Rockets	109.1	45.7	21.7	7.53	5.53	44.09	76.20	35.35