The Houston Rockets (20-10) are heavily favored (-10.5) to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Brooklyn Nets (10-20) at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center. The game airs on YES and SCHN.
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Rockets vs. Nets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Rockets 119, Nets 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-493)
- Total Pick: Over 220.5 (computer predicts 228.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Nets (+10.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Nets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Rockets | -15.5 | 224.5 | -1316 | +786 | 137-109 HOU |
| 2/4/2025 | Rockets | -9.5 | 212.5 | -439 | +338 | 99-97 BKN |
| 2/1/2025 | Rockets | -13.5 | 209.5 | -870 | +587 | 110-98 BKN |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston is 17-13-0 ATS this season.
- In games they have played as at least 10.5-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 4-4 against the spread.
- Houston's games have hit the over in 18 out of 30 opportunities (60%).
- The Rockets have been favorites in 28 games this season and won 19 (67.9%) of those contests.
- Houston has a record of 6-2 when it's favored by -493 or more by bookmakers this season.
Nets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Brooklyn is 14-15-1 against the spread this year.
- The Nets have a 5-6-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 10.5 points or more this year.
- A total of 13 of Brooklyn's 30 games with a set total have hit the over (43.3%).
- The Nets have won 31% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (9-20).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +373 or longer, Brooklyn has gone 2-10 (16.7%).
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Rockets vs. Nets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Illness),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf),
Steven Adams: Questionable (Ankle),
Clint Capela: Questionable (Illness)
Nets
Nets:
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee),
Egor Demin: Out (Back),
Terance Mann: Questionable (Hip),
Michael Porter Jr.: Questionable (Illness)
Rockets vs. Nets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: YES and SCHN
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Arena: Barclays Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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