Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The Houston Rockets suffered a surprising defeat to the Brooklyn Nets on home court and now head to the New York Knicks determined to avenge that loss. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have an opportunity to break their poor home form and secure just their sixth victory at Barclays Center this season.
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets took advantage of the Houston Nets’ missing key players in their recent head-to-head clash, pulling off an unexpected win. However, the Nets remain one of the struggling teams this season. Their home performances have been particularly poor, with just five wins in 21 games, including ten consecutive home defeats. Scoring efficiency is their biggest issue—they attempt only 85 shots per game (30th in the league) and average just 105.5 points per game (29th overall).
Houston Rockets
The Rockets sit second in the Western Conference but will be eager to respond after their unexpected loss to the Brooklyn Nets. They have won 17 of 26 road games, making them one of the best away teams in the league. The Rockets boast a strong defence, conceding just 108.8 points per game (sixth-best in the NBA), while their offence remains solid, averaging 113.6 points (13th overall). Jalen Green led the way with 29 points in their last meeting, and for this game, Fred VanVleet (14.6) and Alperen Şengün (18.1) are set to return.
Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Houston Rockets are superior to the Brooklyn Nets in every key metric and will not allow another slip-up. Given their strength on the road and the Brooklyn Nets’ struggles at home, backing the Rockets to win with a small handicap looks like the best bet.
