DraftKings. Jabari Smith Jr. has cleared this rebounding line in 12/15 games against teams in the bottom 10 of rebounds allowed, of which the Pacers rank 29th. Plus, no Kevin Durant with Reed Sheppard replacing him as a starter, should spell more opportunities for Smith. IтАЩd bet this at over 7.5 for plus odds.
No Kevin Durant tonight, the Rockets (4-12 ATS in past 16 overall) are 2-0 without him but averaged just 109.0 PPG in those two, well down from their season average. Also a one-game trip that NBA players despise and with a much bigger game next back home vs. Boston. Indiana is getting healthy and has won two in a row at home and three of four overall. And obviously I don't need anything near a win, even though our model has Indiana doing just that. The Pacers lost by seven in Houston in late December when they were playing horribly and Durant had 30 points.
Tari Eason averaged 7.8 rebounds in January, and his minutes could go up with Kevin Durant out. The Pacers give up the second-most rebounds in the NBA. Back Eason to clear this prop total for the eighth time in the past 12 games.
The marketplace made an adjustment for Houston early this season when the Rockets and their big lineup were laying waste to most of their opponents. Spreads began to inflate...and then Houston seemed to lose a bit of its edge. Across the last 16 games, the Rockets have covered just four, including Saturday's narrow win over the Mavs. Tonight at Indy, word is that Kevin Durant (ankle) will miss the game as well. Though the Pacers' season effectively ended last June when Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his Achilles, plus Obi Toppin's early-season injury, recent form not bad, with wins over the Hawks and Bulls this homestand, and sorts like Andrew Nembhard (26 vs. Atlanta on Saturday) still around to provide a spark. Play Pacers.
Andrew Nembhard has been playing very good basketball for a Pacers team that has been playing much better as of late after a disastrous start to their season. Nembhard has served as their primary playmaker and is averaging 9 APG, in addition to 4 RPG in the month of January, while clearing this line in 12 of his last 14 appearances.
Amen Thompson has recorded at least 14 combined rebounds and assists in six of his last eight games. He could have the ball in his hands even more Monday with Kevin Durant (ankle) out. Durant has missed two games this season and Thompson recorded at least 15 combined rebounds and assists in both of them. Also making this over appealing is that the Pacers allow the fourth-most rebounds per game in the league.
Walker took another step forward during his third NBA season, earning a larger role in Indiana's rotation thanks to his defensive versatility and improving offensive game.
Sheppard continued to provide valuable depth on the wing during the 2025-26 campaign, carving out minutes with his perimeter shooting and defensive effort.
Nesmith continued to establish himself as one of Indiana's most valuable two-way wings during the 2025-26 season, but injuries limited him to 45 regular-season appearances.
McConnell continued to provide steady production off Indiana's bench during the 2025-26 campaign, serving as one of the league's most reliable reserve point guards
Siakam remained one of Indiana's most productive players in 2025-26, providing consistent scoring, rebounding and veteran leadership during a rebuilding campaign.
Phillips signed a training camp contract with the Rockets on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Tshiebwe agreed to a contract with the Rockets on Friday.
Tate agreed to a one-year, $3.07 million contract with the Rockets on Thursday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
The Rockets signed Tate to a contract Thursday, per Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.
Slawson signed a two-way contract with the Pacers on Tuesday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.
