Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/2

The Houston Rockets head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers in the middle of the NBA regular season. The game is set for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on FDSI. The Rockets, led by Head Coach Ime Udoka, have a strong record of 30-17 and sit at 4th in the Western Conference.

The Indiana Pacers, coached by Rick Carlisle, are looking to improve their standing with a 13-36 record. Despite their struggles, they recently secured back-to-back wins. As they face the Rockets, the Pacers hope to maintain their momentum at home in the Eastern Conference matchup.

Rockets vs Pacers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Rockets Spread: -5.5 (-110)
  • Pacers Spread: +5.5 (-112)
  • Rockets MoneyLine: -220
  • Pacers MoneyLine: +182
  • Over/Under: 218.5

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets have shown strong performances in recent games. They won against the Dallas Mavericks 111-107, with Amen Thompson scoring 21 points. Alperen Sengün also played well with 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is the Rockets’ leading scorer this season, averaging 26.2 points per game. However, he is out due to an ankle injury. Alperen Sengün steps up in Durant’s absence, contributing 20.9 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.

In their upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers, the Rockets will rely on Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengün. Their starting lineup will also feature Josh Okogie, Tari Eason, and Jabari Smith Jr. With their recent form, the Rockets aim to continue their winning streak.

Indiana Pacers Team Preview

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a close win against the Atlanta Hawks. They scored 129 points with a strong shooting performance, hitting 53.9% of their shots. Andrew Nembhard stood out with 26 points and 10 assists, playing a key role in the victory.

Pascal Siakam has been a consistent performer for the Pacers this season. He averages 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Siakam’s presence on the court is vital, especially with other players like Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton out due to injuries.

The Pacers have struggled defensively, allowing 118.4 points per game. Despite this, they excel in limiting opponents’ three-point shots, ranking third in three-point percentage allowed. The team needs to improve their overall defense to secure more wins in future games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rockets are favored by 5.5 points against the Pacers. With Houston ranking 4th in points allowed per game and the Pacers struggling offensively at 28th, the Rockets are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Rockets 116, Pacers 110, suggesting the Rockets will win by more than 5.5 points.

The total for the game is set at 218.5. The Rockets allow just 109.9 points per game, while the Pacers score 110.7 points on average. The combined projected score of 226 suggests taking the over, as both teams are expected to exceed the total line.