Rockets vs Nets Picks and Prediction – 2/5/2025

In Tuesday night NBA action, the Houston Rockets will invade the Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (32-17) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and have fallen a game behind Memphis for second place in the Western Conference standings. Last night, Houston was outscored by 17 points during the fourth quarter of a 124-118 road loss against New York. 

Amen Thompson led six Houston players in double figures with 25 points (9-17 FG), 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Jalen Green added 21 points (9-22 FG), five rebounds, and five assists. Cam Whitmore scored 18 points in 23 minutes off the bench for the Rockets, who fell to 17-8 on the road. 

The Brooklyn Nets have dropped 16 of their first 21 home games and are tied with Toronto for the third worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. The Nets (16-33) rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 112.4 points per game. On Saturday, Brooklyn built a 15-point halftime lead and shot 49 percent from the field during a surprising 110-98 road victory against Houston. 

Ziaire Williams led six Brooklyn players in double figures with 21 points (8-15 FG) and eight rebounds. D’Angelo Russell scored 18 points (6-14 FG) and finished with a game-high plus 18 rating. Nic Claxton added 17 points and five rebounds for the Nets.

Brooklyn leading scorers Cameron Johnson (ankle) and Cam Thomas (hamstring) will remain sidelined for this contest. The Rockets are playing without several starters and are playing on consecutive nights. It would be dangerous to back Houston as such a big road favorite in the spot, so take the over. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 113-104.