The Indiana Pacers (14-14) take on the Houston Rockets (15-12) Tuesday with tip-off from Toyota Center set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Pacers won 2-0 last year
The Pacers fell 117-110 Saturday to the Orlando Magic for their 2nd loss in a row. They were 2.5-point favorites in that one and have dropped 6 of 7. PG Tyrese Haliburton seemed to snap out of a shooting slump with 29 points and 15 assists. He was 12-for-22 (54.5%) from the floor after shooting just 16-for-45 (35.5%) combined the previous 3 games.
The Rockets have won 2 in a row after a 106-104 upset in New Orleans Saturday. They were 7.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans. C Alperen Sengun had a career-high 37 points with 11 boards and 6 assists. The Rockets have a crazy home/road split. They are 12-2 at home and 3-10 on the road.