NBA Same Game Parlay: Rockets vs. Nets – Thursday, Jan. 1

The Houston Rockets (20-10) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Brooklyn Nets (10-20) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on YES and SCHN. For same-game parlay picks, see the piece below.

Thursday's matchup between the Rockets and the Nets features the Rockets, who are substantial 12.5-point favorites. According to oddsmakers, the over/under for the matchup is 216.5 points.

Rockets vs. Nets: Odds and Game Info

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

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Rockets vs. Nets: Potential Same Game Parlay

Here's an option for a Rockets-Nets same-game parlay you could place by betting on the spread, total and Alperen Sengun over 20.5 points. Combining these bets into a same-game parlay would pay out $55.1 on a $10 bet.

• Spread Pick: Rockets (-12.5)
• Total Pick: Under (216.5)

Rockets vs. Nets: Betting Insights

• In 23 games this season, the Rockets and their opponents have gone over 216.5 total points.
• Brooklyn has combined with its opponents to score more than 216.5 points in 21 of 30 games this season.
• These teams average a combined 230.2 points per game, 13.7 more points than this matchup's over/under.
• Against the spread, the Rockets are 17-13-0 this year.
• The Nets are 14-13-3 ATS this season.

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Alperen Sengun Points Prop Insights

• Sengun Points Prop: Over/Under 20.5
• The 20.5 points prop bet set for Alperen Sengun on Thursday is 2.2 fewer points than his season scoring average (22.7).
• Sengun is 14-for-26 at hitting the over on his points prop total this season.

Rockets vs. Nets: Stat Comparison