Tomás Yelmini
The best basketball in the world, the NBA, has some great matchups for this weekend, and one of them is the Pacers vs Rockets game in Texas on Friday, November 18.
The home team is going through one of the worst seasons of its history, and although their home record is not good, they face an inconsistent Indiana Pacers, who will be playing without their top player. Will this be an opportunity for them to get back to winning ways?
At JefeBet we bring you a preview with highlights, reports on both teams, predictions and available odds for the Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets NBA Regular Season Game on November 18, 2022
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- When: Friday, November 18, 2022, 9:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on Indiana Pacers
- Preseason record: 7-6
- Spread: -5 (-110)
- Moneyline: -210
- Over/Under: 236 (-110)
The Pacers are having a very irregular season, which is why they are located in the middle zone of their Conference. Among this chaos of wins and losses, the player who stands out the most is Tyrese Haliburton, who is the top scorer with 20.5 points per game and the one who provides the most assists, with 10.3 per game.
The point guard could be missing the game against Houston Rockets, and if he is unable to play, it will be more than a significant loss for the visiting team. The other possible player missing this game is Kendall Brown, a forward who did not play last week due to compliance with Covid-19 protocols.
Betting on the Houston Rockets
- Preseason record: 3-12
- Spread: +5 (-110)
- Moneyline: +180
- Over/Under: 236 (-110)
Saying the Houston Rockets are going through a bad season may fall short as they register one of the worst records on defense, allowing the third most points per game, taking the third most shots from the field and making the second-fewest field goals. A season to forget for the visitors.
In addition, they last won on November 7, when they defeated the Orlando Magic 134-127 on the road. They have a 1-3 record at home, and will be without Jae’Sean Tate for Friday’s game due to an ankle injury. Will this be the game where the Rockets begin to find the light at the end of the tunnel?
JefeBet Prediction
This Pacers vs Rockets game will be a very close game, as long as Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton does not play. While the Rockets are having a season that could be even worse than the last two, they have to win at some point, and Indiana’s inconsistent play could be a perfect opportunity to raise their heads in Texas.
Therefore, at JefeBet we believe that the Houston Rockets will win. Now that you’ve finished reading our predictions, we suggest you check out our article on the best online sportsbooks for this 2022/23 NBA season.
Prediction: Houston Rockets win.
