The Pacers will play the Rockets on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Houston Rockets set for Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 89.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 93.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 6-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 12-2 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 1st (126.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 24th averaging 111.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 125.8 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 2nd in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 107.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers have notched a 6-2 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 7-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 14-14 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 15-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Indiana Pacers clash with the Houston Rockets on December 26th...
The fans in Houston's arena be wild as a raging storm...
The Pacers stand at 14-14... Rockets be at 15-12...
Pacers rule the Eastern Central Division with a 6-2 record...
The Rockets be strong in the Western Southwest Division at 7-2...
Pacers average 126.5 points per game... Rockets average 111.6...
See you courtside at today's game, ye landlubbers...
Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks...
Look at this game's prop bets below, if ye dare...
(Seas may be rough, but the Pacers will seize victory!)
Best Pacers at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -2.5 -114 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Indiana Pacers are +2.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -139 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Indiana Pacers are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pacers
Rockets
12/26/23 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -105-2.5 -115 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Pacers
Rockets
Game to Overtime
12/26/23 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -115121.5 u -110Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -11537.5 u -115Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Buddy Hield
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Buddy Hield
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -14017.5 u +105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -115Bet |
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Jalen Smith
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Myles Turner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Obi Toppin
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Obi Toppin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Tari Eason
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 40.5 o -12040.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/26/23 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Indiana Pacers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 26-15 | 21-20 | 11-6 | 32-20 | 123.3 | 120.2 | +3.1 | W1 | 7-3 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Indiana Pacers & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Indiana Pacers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Pacers | +5000 Bet | +5000 Bet |
No NBA Championship TM Houston Rockets YR: futures available
Indiana Pacers & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.