Nets vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

Nets vs Rockets Prediction
In Saturday night NBA action, the Brooklyn Nets will visit the Toyota Center to tangle with the Houston Rockets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Nets (15-33) have lost 17 of their first 27 road games and own the third worst record in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday, Brooklyn snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 road triumph against Charlotte.
Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn scoring attack with 18 points (7-18 FG) and five rebounds. Jalen Wilson scored 15 points (5-8 FG) in 35 minutes of action. Nic Claxtion added 12 points (4-6 FG), eight rebounds, and six blocks for the Nets.
The Houston Rockets have won 15 of their first 22 home games and trail Oklahoma City by 5.5 games for the top spot in the Western Conference. The Rockets (32-15) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 108.4 points per contest. On Wednesday, Houston was unable to protect an eight-point lead over the final six minutes of a 120-119 road loss against Memphis.
Houston G Jalen Green tallied a game-high 25 points (8-21 FG), six rebounds, and five assists. Dillon Brooks scored 22 points before fouling out in the final minute. Amen Thompson added 21 points and seven rebounds for the Rockets, who outrebounded the Grizzlies by a 45-37 margin.
Nets vs Rockets Pick Analysis
All-Star C Alperen Sengun did not play during Thursday’s loss due to a calf injury and is listed as day-to-day. The Rockets are an elite defensive team and are coming off a loss. The Nets rank 27th in the league in offensive efficiency. Take Houston to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 117-95.
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Our Free NBA Pick for Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets

Houston Rockets -14.5