The Pacers will play the Rockets on Monday, December 29th, 2025. 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 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Houston Rockets set for Monday, December 29th, 2025. 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 82.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 98.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 1-14 record as an away team. That standing puts them 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 9-2 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 24th (109.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 4th averaging 120.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.2 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 6th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers have notched a 2-6 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 2-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 6-26 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 19-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Pacers clash with the Rockets in Houston... The fans be rowdy in the Rockets' arena, ready for battle...
The Pacers be strugglin' with a dismal 6-26 overall standing... While the Rockets be holdin' strong at 19-10 for the season... The Pacers have a measly 2-6 record in their division... While the Rockets boast a 2-3 record in theirs...
The Pacers be scorin' an average of 109.8 points per game... But the Rockets be lightin' up the scoreboard with 120.3 points... Will the Pacers be able to keep up with the high-flying Rockets?...
See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below... Arrr! (Let's hope the Pacers can pull off an upset against the Rockets!)
Best Pacers at Rockets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -12.5 -114 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Indiana Pacers are +12.5 -108 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The Houston Rockets are the -715 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Indiana Pacers are the +500 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Pacers
Rockets
12/29/25 8:10pm EST | +12.5 -108-12.5 -114 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $92.59 at -108 odds.
A +12.5 Indiana Pacers 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 $87.72 at -114 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.
Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Rockets
Team Total Points
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -112118.5 u -120Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 102.5 o -139102.5 u +105Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -106Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11716.5 u -114Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12115.5 u -110Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o +12021.5 u -167Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -14312.5 u +107Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13411.5 u +100Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -13431.5 u +100Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11424.5 u -117Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -12237.5 u -109Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at HOU 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11720.5 u -114Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +12.0 | 30-11 | 22-19 | 10-6 | 29-23 | 115.2 | 110.0 | +5.2 | W1 | 9-1 |
| e - Indiana Pacers | 19 | 63 | 0.232 | +45.0 | 11-30 | 8-33 | 4-12 | 15-37 | 112.4 | 120.4 | -8.0 | L2 | 3-7 |
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 | BetRivers |
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| Pacers | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
Indiana Pacers & Houston Rockets 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:
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 Monday, December 29th, 2025 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.
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