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Brooklyn NetsHouston Rockets
4-11November 29, 2013, 08:00 | Toyota Center11-5


The Rockets hope to be unwelcoming hosts on Friday as the Nets pay a visit to Toyota Center in NBA betting action.

Supporters of the Nets have seen them go 4-11 and 5-10 ATS so far this season, while the Rockets are at 11-5 and 9-5-2 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). In totals betting, the Rockets are 8-8, while the Nets are 8-6-1.

View Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Odds and Stats.

According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 14-rated Rockets and the No. 21-rated Nets in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 100-89 win for the Rockets on Friday.



Brooklyn lost its last outing, a 99-94 result against the Lakers on November 27. The Nets failed to cover in that game as a 2-point favorite, while the 193 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Brooklyn got 18 points from Joe Johnson but lost anyway 99-94 against the Lakers on Wednesday at Barclays Center.

How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Nets rank No. 19 in the league with 41.87 per game. That compares with Houston’s No. 3 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Houston is the NBA’s No. 4-ranked team at 9.62 per game, while the Nets rate No. 22 with 6.6 per contest.

A few Nets at Rockets trends to consider:
Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Brooklyn is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Brooklyn is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Brooklyn is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home


Next up:
Brooklyn at Vancouver, Saturday, November 30th
Houston at San Antonio, Saturday, November 30th
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