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

The Houston Rockets (20-10) will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when visiting the Brooklyn Nets (10-20) on January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center. Thursday's matchup between the Rockets and the Nets features the Rockets as substantial 11-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is 219.5.

Take a look at everything you need 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)
O/U Pick: Over (219.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 119 - Nets 109

Rockets vs. Nets Betting Insights

• The Rockets have played 21 games with over 219.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, this year.
• This season, 18 of the Nets' 30 games have had a combined total higher than 219.5 points scored.
• The Rockets and the Nets combine to average 10.7 more points per game than the over/under of 219.5 set for this matchup.
• The Rockets and the Nets have seen their opponents average a combined 6.4 more points per game than the point total of 219.5 set in this outing.
• 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 an underdog in 29 games this season and has come away with the win nine times (31%) in those contests.
• Houston has taken its one head-to-head meeting with Brooklyn.
• The Rockets also have a 1-0 record against the spread when taking on the Nets.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have a 3-7 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their past 10 games.
• Houston's average total over the last 10 games is 8.5 points more than the 219.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Rockets are 17-13-0 this year.
• Houston is 4-4 ATS when favored by 11 points or more this season.
• The Rockets have eclipsed the over/under in 60% of their opportunities this year (18 times in 30 games with a set point total).
• The Rockets score 6.6 more points per game (120.5) than the Nets allow (113.9).
• Houston has a 16-7 record against the spread and an 18-5 record overall when putting up more than 113.9 points.
• The Rockets make 49.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.9 percentage points higher than the Nets have allowed to their opponents (48.3%).
• In home games, the Rockets own a worse record against the spread (6-6-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (11-7-0).
• Houston has eclipsed the over/under less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in six of 12 home matchups (50%). In away games, it has hit the over in 12 of 18 games (66.7%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Rockets have picked up the win in 10 of 12 games at home, good for a .833 winning percentage. They have won nine of 16 games on the road (.562) as a moneyline favorite.

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

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

Rockets Player Props

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets have a 6-3-1 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall over their past 10 games.
• Brooklyn's average total over the last 10 games is 4.7 points greater than the 219.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Nets are 14-13-3 against the spread this year.
• Brooklyn is 5-4-2 ATS when underdogs by 11 points or more this season.
• Nets games this year 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 allowed to their opponents.
• The Nets have performed better against the spread on the road (8-4-2) than at home (6-9-1) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Brooklyn's games have finished over six of 16 times at home (37.5%), and seven of 14 away (50%).

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 game (third in NBA).
• The Nets are getting 13.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game from Nic Claxton this season.
• Noah Clowney is averaging 13.2 points, 4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He is making 40% of his shots from the floor and 33.8% from 3-point range, with 2.2 treys per contest.
• Terance Mann is putting up 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. He is making 44.4% of his shots from the field.
• Day'Ron Sharpe gives the Nets 7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while delivering 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Nets Player Props

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