Rockets vs. Pacers odds, line, spread: 2025 NBA picks, March 4 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Tuesday's game between the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers
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Teams battling for playoff positioning in their respective conferences meet in a key NBA matchup when the Houston Rockets face the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night. Houston is coming off a 137-128 loss at Oklahoma City Monday, while Indiana defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112 Sunday. The Rockets (37-24), who are the fifth seed in the Western Conference, are 17-13 on the road this season. The Pacers (34-25), who are the fifth seed in the East, are 18-9 on their home floor. Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) is doubtful for Indiana, while Fred VanVleet (ankle) is out for Houston.
Tipoff from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Rockets won the season's first matchup 130-113 at Houston on Nov. 20, which ended a nine-game win streak for Indiana in the head-to-head series. The Pacers are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Rockets vs. Pacers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 231, an increase from opening at 228.5. Indiana is at -164 on the money line (risk $164 to win $100), while Houston is at +138 (risk $100 to win $138). Before making any Rockets vs. Pacers picks, check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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