The Rockets will play the Nets on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 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 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Brooklyn Nets set for Thursday, January 1st, 2026. 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 Houston Rockets currently have a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Brooklyn Nets is 86.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 10-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets start this matchup with a 4-12 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 5th (120.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Brooklyn Nets stand at 26th averaging 109.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.0 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 27th in the league. The Brooklyn Nets currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 2-3 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Brooklyn Nets possess a 3-7 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 20-10 overall record, while the Brooklyn Nets have a 10-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, scallywags! The Houston Rockets be takin' on the Brooklyn Nets...the crowd be wild in the Nets' arena, cheerin' and jeerin'...Rockets be standin' at 20-10, Nets at a dismal 10-20...Rockets be 2-3 in their division, Nets be 3-7...Rockets be scorin' 120.5 points per game, Nets only 109.7...see you courtside at today's game, me hearties...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win!
Best Rockets at Nets Odds
| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -12.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Brooklyn Nets are +12.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 216.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 216.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Brooklyn Nets are the +425 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Nets
1/01/26 6:10pm EST | -12.5 -105+12.5 -115 |
Underdog Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 Brooklyn Nets underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets Prop Bets
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Rockets
Nets
Game to Overtime
1/01/26 6:10pm EST | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 101.5 o -110101.5 u -115Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 114.5 o -118114.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11820.5 u -115Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Cam Thomas
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13517.5 u +100Bet |
Danny Wolf
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u -105Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
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Noah Clowney
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -118Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Terance Mann
Points Scored
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1406.5 u +105Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 36.5 o +10036.5 u -135Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
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Nicolas Claxton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BKN 1/01/26 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 33 | 20 | 0.623 | +7.5 | 18-7 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 19-16 | 114.6 | 109.6 | +5.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 15 | 38 | 0.283 | +25.5 | 8-19 | 7-19 | 3-9 | 11-22 | 107.7 | 114.9 | -7.2 | L1 | 3-7 |
Houston Rockets & Brooklyn Nets 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.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nets | +100000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Brooklyn Nets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets 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 Thursday, January 1st, 2026 at 6:10 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 Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets 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.