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Jan. 1, 2026, 4:16 p.m. ET
The Houston Rockets (20-10) will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Brooklyn Nets (10-20) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center. The game airs at 6 p.m. ET on YES and SCHN. For same-game parlay suggestions, see the article below.
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Winning the spread, total and Michael Porter Jr. over 23.5 PTS parlay for the Rockets-Nets game nets $58.33 on a $10 bet using the computer picks below. Curious how each of those wagers stacks up? Keep reading to find out.
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 4:16 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Nets vs. Rockets spread pick
- Favorite: Rockets (-12.5)
- Pick ATS: Nets +12.5 (Projected score: Rockets 119, Nets 109)
- Houston has 17 wins in 30 games against the spread this year.
- The Rockets’ ATS record as 12.5-point favorites or more is 3-2.
- Brooklyn is 15-15-0 against the spread this season.
- The Nets’ ATS record as 12.5-point underdogs or more is 3-3.
Nets vs. Rockets total pick
- Total: 217.5
- Pick OU: Over 217.5 (Projecting 228.0 total points)
- Houston has combined with its opponents to put up more than 217.5 points in 22 of 30 games this season.
- Brooklyn’s games have gone over 217.5 points in 21 of 30 chances this season.
- The Rockets and their opponents have scored an average of 228.9 points per game, 11.4 more than Thursday’s total.
- The 226.8 points per game average in Nets games this season is 9.3 more than this game’s over/under.
Michael Porter Jr. points prop
- Points prop: OU 23.5
- Pick: Over (Projecting 24 points)
- Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25.8 points during the 2025-26 season, 2.3 higher than Thursday’s over/under.
- This season Porter is 20-for-26 at hitting the over on the over/under set for him in terms of points.
Nets vs. Rockets game info
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: YES and SCHN
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Venue: Barclays Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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