Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets Prediction For 11/20/2024

• Date: November 20, 2024
• Venue: Toyota Center

Betting Odds

Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Win Probabilities

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Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers, struggling with a 6-8 record, head into the Toyota Center on Wednesday night to face off against the Houston Rockets, who are off to a strong start at 10-5. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and all eyes are on Houston, where they have been dominant on home turf, winning five consecutive home games. Meanwhile, the Pacers have faced challenges on the road, having dropped their last three away games.

The Rockets are entering the matchup as a -6.5 favorite, underscoring their home-court advantage. In terms of the Moneyline, Houston sits at -255, translating to an implied win probability of 69%. Conversely, the Pacers, with a Moneyline of +215, have an implied win probability of 31%. Despite the daunting odds, Indiana will be eager to snap their road losing streak, especially after a recent 130-119 defeat to the Toronto Raptors. On the other hand, the Rockets are hungry for a bounce-back victory after a narrow 101-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

For those eyeing player props, Fred VanVleet becomes a key focus. His Points and Rebounds market has seen significant interest, making it the most popular bet. Initially set at over 20.5 (-125), the line has shifted to 23.5 (-105), indicating sharp bettors anticipate a strong performance from him.

As the Pacers look to shake off their road woes and the Rockets aim to maintain their home dominance, bettors will be watching closely to see if Indiana can pull off an upset or if Houston continues its winning ways at the Toyota Center. This midweek showdown promises to be a thrilling contest, with plenty of action on both the hardwood and the betting lines.

Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Final Score: Indiana Pacers 106.23 vs Houston Rockets 122.9

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