Nets vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 1, 2026, 11:05PM | Published: Jan 1, 2026, 1:03PM
The Brooklyn Nets will sqaure off with the favoured Houston Rockets in NBA action at Barclays Center on Friday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton, the Nets are aiming to beat a Rockets team that includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nets vs Rockets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Brooklyn vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets an 84% chance of beating the Nets at Barclays Center.
Nets vs Rockets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Barclays Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nets $5.75, Rockets $1.15
- Line: Nets +13 ($1.91), Rockets -13 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 217 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nets at $5.75 and the Rockets at $1.15.
The Nets are 13-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-13) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 217 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nets (+13) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 217-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Nets vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Brooklyn at $5.75 with Bet365
- Line: Nets +13 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 217 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Nets vs Rockets betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nets to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Nets vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nets vs Rockets at Barclays Center on Friday is the Rockets prevailing 114-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Brooklyn vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Nets vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Nets and Rockets at Barclays Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Friday 2 January 2026
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Barclays Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Brooklyn vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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