Rockets vs. Pacers Predictions and Odds - Dec 23, 2021

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Rockets vs. Pacers Predictions and Odds - Dec 23, 2021

The Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets meet in the NBA at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, with tipoff at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rockets vs. Pacers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

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Who will win Rockets vs. Pacers?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rockets-Pacers NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pacers a 69% chance of getting the W against the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pacers are -9 favorites against the Rockets, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Rockets (+9) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds on offer at -110.

PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Pacers at -265. That means you can risk $265 to win $100, for a total payout of $365, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +320, where you can put down $100 to profit $320, earning a total payout of $420, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 223.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pacers (-9) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 223.5 points is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Pacers

 

Every time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best bets today across all major pro and college sports.

While the Pacers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockets moneyline is the best option due to the 4.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Rockets vs. Pacers Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday has the Pacers winning 114-108.

Use our interactive widget below to see the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

 

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Rockets-Pacers matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Rockets vs. Pacers Player Props

Looking for Rockets vs. Pacers prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Christian Wood is expected to step up for the Rockets with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, while Caris LeVert is projected to have 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pacers.

Rockets Projected Box Score

  • Christian Wood: 19 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
  • Eric Gordon: 13 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
  • Jae'Sean Tate: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
  • Armoni Brooks: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
  • Garrison Mathews: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 0 AST

Pacers Projected Box Score

  • Caris LeVert: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
  • Myles Turner: 15 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
  • Chris Duarte: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
  • Kelan Martin: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
  • Oshae Brissett: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Rockets vs. Pacers on Thursday December 23, 2021.

 

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Rockets vs. Pacers 2021 Game Info

When do the Pacers play the Rockets?

  • Date: Thursday December 23, 2021
  • Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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