Rockets vs. Nets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 1

The Houston Rockets (20-10) aim to continue a three-game winning run when they visit the Brooklyn Nets (10-20) on January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center.

The Rockets take on the Nets in a game that Houston is currently a sizable favorite by 11.5 points. The game's over/under is 218.5.

Rockets vs. Nets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Game time: 6 p.m. ET
• Location: Brooklyn, New York
• Arena: Barclays Center
• Total: 218.5 points
• Spread: Rockets -11.5
• Moneyline: Rockets (-559), Nets (+420)

How to watch Rockets vs. Nets

• TV Channel: Space City Home Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Rockets vs. Nets

• In 21 games this season, the Rockets and their opponents have scored more than 218.5 combined points.
• The Nets have played 19 games this season that ended with a combined score over 218.5 points.
• These two teams average a combined 230.2 points per game, 11.7 more points than this matchup's point total.
• These two teams surrender a combined 225.9 points per game, 7.4 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Rockets vs. Nets

• Houston has won 17 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
• The Rockets are 4-4 ATS this season when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.
• The Nets have won 14 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 16 times.
• Brooklyn has been an underdog by 11.5 points or more nine times this season, and covered the spread in five of those contests.
• The Nets are 6-9-1 against the spread, and 4-12 overall, at home this year.
• This year on the road, the Rockets are 11-7 against the spread and 10-8 overall.
• Houston has one win ATS (1-2) away from home as 11.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Rockets vs. Nets

• The Rockets have been the moneyline favorite 28 total times this season. They've finished 19-9 in those games.
• The Nets have been underdogs in 29 games this season and won nine (31%) of those contests.
• Houston has a record of 5-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -559 or shorter (winning 71.4%).
• Brooklyn has a record of 2-5 when it is set as the underdog by +420 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Rockets' implied win probability is 84.8%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Rockets vs. Nets

• Pick ATS: Rockets (- 11.5)
• Pick OU: Under (218.5)
  
• Prediction: Rockets 115 - Nets 100
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