Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 12/29/25, 4:27 PM  by Carlos Zabala in NBA Picks

The Pacers have won nine of their last ten meetings with the Rockets, but ironically, on Monday, no team will be as heavily favored as the 14.5-point Rockets to defeat Indiana, who are last in their conference with a 6-26 record.

It's clear that this season will be a transitional one for the Pacers. After finishing as the runners-up in the NBA, the Pacers now face uncertain futures due to this year's injuries. Furthermore, the team has made a worrying impression when attempting three-point shots.

Without Toppin, without Haliburton, and now without McConnell, these unrecognizable Pacers boast the second-worst offense in the NBA, averaging 109.8 points per game, and the worst field goal percentage in the league at 43.3%. With those numbers, the Pacers suffered their 26th loss of the year, losing 116-142 to the Heat at the Kayesa Center. Siakam was once again Indiana's best player that night with 33 points.

The Rockets, meanwhile, are fourth in the Western Conference. Durant scored 30 points and Reed Sheppard added 18 along with 5 steals in Houston's 117-100 victory at the Toyota Center.