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Houston Rockets at Indiana Pacers: preview and win probability

Houston Rockets visit Indiana Pacers. Rockets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5, while Pacers are 1-0 and have gone L-W-L-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Rockets: about 62% to win, with a projected score of Houston Rockets 116, Indiana Pacers 112. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Rockets lead 3-1, and the average margin has been 3.7 points in favor of Rockets.

On the injury report, Johnny Furphy (IND) is listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pacers.
  • Watch the rotation: 1 player is listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Feb 2: HOU 118, IND 114
  • Dec 29: IND 119, HOU 126
  • Mar 4: HOU 102, IND 115
  • Nov 20: IND 113, HOU 130

Injury report

Houston Rockets
  • Steven Adams Day to day · back Oct 23
Indiana Pacers
  • T.J. McConnell Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Johnny Furphy Out · back Jan 2
  • Aaron Nesmith Day to day · back Oct 23

Win probability

62%
38%
RocketsPacers

Projected score: Rockets 116, Pacers 112

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

HOUIND
Record1-01-0
Last 5LWWLWLWLLW
Points per game128123
Allowed per game110120
Days of rest––
Rating15721384

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