The Indiana Pacers are hosting the Houston Rockets in tonight‘s game. The Pacers are coming off a comfortable win at home over the Chicago Bulls 127-112. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets are coming off a tough loss on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder 137-128. This game should come down to the finish and have the atmosphere of a playoff game. Let’s dive into it and cook up another winning slip.
Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Houston Rockets | +4 (-115) | Over 229.5 (-110) | +142 |
| Indiana Pacers | -4 (-105) | Under 229.5 (-110) | -170 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers Match Details
- Fixture: Houston Rockets @ Indiana Pacers
- Date and Time: March 4th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are coming off a road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder 137-128. Cam Whitmore was excellent in the loss with 27 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, and three blocks. Rookie guard Reed Shepherd scored 25 points and dished five assists while shooting 10/17 from the floor. Jabari Smith Jr. was subpar in the loss, with only 11 points and eight rebounds while shooting 5/14 from the floor. This loss isn’t as significant as it may seem because Houston is down four of their five starters. Houston is in 5th place in the Western Conference with a record of 37-24.
Defensively, the Rockets are one of the better teams in the NBA. They rank 6th in points allowed per game, 5th in opponent field goal percentage, 8th in opponent three-point field goal percentage, 13th in blocks per game, 10th and steals per game, first in rebounds per game, and 4th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Houston has a plethora. Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Tari Eason are listed as questionable. Houston has a record of 5-5 over their last 10 games, including 3-7-0 against the spread.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are coming off a double-digit win at home over the Chicago Bulls 127-112. Aaron Nesmith was the star of the game. Nesmith finished the game with 27 points, five rebounds, and a team-high +28 when he was on the floor. Tyrese Halliburton was also great in the win, with 17 points, 12 assists, and three steals. Pascal Siakam was solid in the wind as well. Siakam finished with 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists in the game. The Pacers have a record of 34-25 on the season and are in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.
In terms of their defense, the Pacers are a solid team. For the season, they ranked 20th in points allowed per game, 25th in opponent field goal percentage, 13th in opponent three-point percentage, 10th in blocks per game, 9th in steals per game, 29th in rebounds per game, And 19th in defensive rating. In regards to injuries, Benedict Mathurin is doubtful with a wrist injury. Over their last 10 games, the Indiana Pacers have a record of 6-4, including 5-5-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Indiana Pacers will defend home court, defeat the Houston Rockets, and cover the four-point spread in this game. Like last night, the Rockets are too injured to keep this game close. Even if three of their four starters return, I still believe the Pacers are the better team. Indiana is a better home team than they are on the road. The Pacers have a record of 18 and 10 at home, while Houston is 17 and 14 on the road. With the Rockets being on the second night of a back-to-back, the Indiana Pacers will win this game easily behind Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam’s masterful performances.
Final Pick
Indiana Pacers -4 (-105)
