Rockets vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 1

The Houston Rockets (20-10) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when visiting the Brooklyn Nets (10-20) on January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center. The Rockets are currently substantial 11.5-point favorites over the Nets. The over/under is 218.5 points for the matchup.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Rockets-Nets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Rockets vs. Nets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
• TV: YES and SCHN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Rockets vs. Nets Prediction

ATS Pick: Nets (+ 11.5)
O/U Pick: Over (218.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 119 - Nets 109

Rockets vs. Nets Betting Insights

• Of 30 games so far this year, the Rockets have had 21 with over 218.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• A total of 19 Nets games this season (out of 30) have had more than 218.5 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 11.7 more points per game, 230.2, than this game's total of 218.5 points.
• The Rockets and the Nets have seen their opponents average a combined 7.4 more points per game than the point total of 218.5 set in this matchup.
• Houston has been the favorite in 28 games this season and has come away with the win 19 times (67.9%) in those contests.
• Brooklyn has been chosen as underdogs in 29 games this year and has walked away with the win nine times (31%) in those games.
• Houston has won its one head-to-head meeting with Brooklyn.
• The Rockets have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when taking on the Nets.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have a 3-7 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall over their last 10 games.
• Houston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 228 points in its last 10 games, 9.5 more than the 218.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Rockets are 17-13-0 this year.
• Houston has an ATS record of 4-4 in its eight games when favored by 11.5 points or more so far this season.
• Rockets games this year have gone over the total in 18 out of 30 opportunities (60%).
• The 120.5 points per game the Rockets put up are 6.6 more points than the Nets give up (113.9).
• When Houston scores more than 113.9 points, it is 16-7 against the spread and 18-5 overall.
• The Rockets are shooting 49.2% from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points higher than the 48.3% the Nets allow to opponents.
• Against the spread, the Rockets have played worse at home, covering six times in 12 home games, and 11 times in 18 road games.
• Houston has eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in six of 12 home matchups (50%). In road games, it has hit the over in 12 of 18 games (66.7%).
• The Rockets have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 10-2 (.833). On the road as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 9-7 (.562).

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 22.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 1 block.
• Kevin Durant posts 25.5 points, 5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 1 block.
• Amen Thompson puts up 17.8 points, 5.3 assists and 7.4 boards per contest.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.8 points, 1.9 assists and 6.9 rebounds.
• Reed Sheppard averages 13.4 points, 3.5 assists and 2.9 boards.

Rockets Player Props

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets are 6-3-1 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Brooklyn has averaged a total of 224.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 5.7 greater than this matchup's total of 218.5.
• In the Nets' 30 games this season, they have 14 wins against the spread.
• Brooklyn is 5-3-1 ATS when underdogs by 11.5 points or more this year.
• Nets games this season have gone over the total in 13 of 30 opportunities (43.3%).
• The Nets' 109.7 points per game are only 2.3 fewer points than the 112 the Rockets allow.
• Brooklyn has put together a 9-1 ATS record and an 8-2 overall record in games it scores more than 112 points.
• The Nets' 45% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Rockets have given up to their opponents.
• The Nets' winning percentage against the spread at home is .375 (6-9-1). On the road, it is .571 (8-4-2).
• Brooklyn's games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (six times out of 16) than away (seven of 14) this season.

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. He's also draining 49.6% of his shots from the floor and 41% from beyond the arc, with 3.8 triples per contest (third in NBA).
• On a per-game basis, Nic Claxton gives the Nets 13.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.
• Noah Clowney is putting up 13.2 points, 4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He is making 40% of his shots from the field and 33.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• Day'Ron Sharpe gets the Nets 7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while averaging 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Tyrese Martin gives the Nets 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while putting up 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Nets Player Props

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