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The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Charlotte Hornets Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Hornets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 20-23 this season, and they have lost four of their last five […]

The Houston Rockets are currently 20-23 on the year and they are barely on the outside looking in on the play-in tournament. One major bright spot for the Rockets this season has been the play of their young up-and-coming star, Alperen Sengun. Sengun has been one of the best players on the Rockets this season, […]

For most of their Wednesday night contest against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets were the better team. But they ended up giving up 41 third quarter points to allow Portland back into the game, and a last-second three from Jerami Grant in the fourth forced overtime, where the Blazers would eventually end up […]

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has yet to step on an NBA court dating back to January 3rd. Since the preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs, Eason has been dealing with leg injury that has kept him from making his season debut. Once he made his long awaited return after several games, Eason was […]

In the NBA, before a player is traded to a team, he must go through a complete physical to ensure he’s healthy or at least as healthy as expected. This is normally routine, but that isn’t always the case. In 2023, Gary Payton II was traded to the Golden State Warriors, but it was originally […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Trail Blazers-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Trail Blazers are 12-30 this season, but they have won two […]

In September, former Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, although he later had some charges dropped due to insufficient evidence. Months later, the case seemed to come to a conclusion. Porter has now reached a plea agreement in the case, per the latest update from Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

It’s the midpoint of the NBA season for the Houston Rockets. In the hunt for a play-in spot, Ime Udoka’s Rockets are currently 20-22, a game behind a tie between the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz for the 10th seed. While this is a massive improvement from previous years, gunning for the playoffs is […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the largest fan bases in the NBA, and it showed on Sunday night. The Celtics were showered with cheers and chants despite being on the road during a 116-107 win against the Houston Rockets. When Boston had essentially wrapped up the game late in the fourth quarter, well-traveled Celtics […]

The Houston Rockets faced the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, beating them 127-126 in an overtime thriller to finally get back to their winning ways after a forgettable 1-5 road trip. Potential All-Star Alperen Sengun tied his career high with 37 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. notched a double-double as the duo combined for 61 […]

The Boston Celtics head out on the road after losing their first home game of the season to take on the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are also a good team at home, holding a 15-6 record before they take on the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series […]

What a whirlwind of tragedy. The Houston Rockets lick their wounds after a horrendous road trip across the East Coast. While facing the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks is no easy task, the Rockets barely put up much of a fight, losing to all three of them with an average deficit of […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick as we take a look at today’s action around the NBA. We head to the Western Conference as the NBA’s hottest team, the Utah Jazz (22-21), visit the Houston Rockets (19-21) looking to break their losing streak. Check out our NBA odds series for our Jazz-Rockets prediction and pick. […]

The Indiana Pacers have made a significant move by acquiring Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade. This trade has the potential to reshape the team and make them a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference. However, this might not be the end of their trade dealings. We have […]

The Houston Rockets are in desperate need of elevating their depth. When starters in Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, or Dillon Brooks are on the bench, the amount of production is cut nearly in half. With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching, taking advantage to reshape the back end should be the Rockets’ primary goal to support […]

The league’s most Jekyll and Hyde team, the Houston Rockets, visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Rockets look like a completely different team at home vs. on the road, and a trip to The Mecca won’t be easy for Houston’s young group. It is time to continue our NBA odds series […]

The Houston Rockets are currently going through an up-and-down season. Despite a 6-3 start back in November, the team has been alternating wins and losses and can’t seem to break away from a near .500 record. With the trade deadline moving closer, rumors are now surrounding the franchise involving Sacramento Kings wingman Harrison Barnes. According […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing to face the upstart Houston Rockets on Wednesday in H-Town. The Rockets have faded from the top eight of the Western Conference and are now battling to get back into the limelight. Meanwhile, Coach Chauncey Billups’ Blazers team ranks 14th out of 15 teams in the West. The Blazers […]

We’ve seen the recent stretch of games. We understand the frustration. We are aware of the glaring issues of the Houston Rockets roster. At 19-20, they are below .500 for the first time since November 4th. Additionally, the Rockets just fell out of the playoff picture after losses to the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned to the lineup Monday against the Houston Rockets after a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Embiid picked up right where he left off, dominating the Rockets to the tune of 41 points and 10 rebounds. By hitting those marks, the Sixers center has now made it 16 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (25-13) faced off with the Houston Rockets (19-20) for some afternoon hoops on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Joel Embiid returned and the Sixers once again won, 124-115. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 41 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 12-21 FG shooting The big man returned […]

Before Ime Udoka became a head coach in the NBA, he was an assistant coach. One of his stops as an assistant was during the 2019-2020 season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was there for one season but was able to work with Sixers rising star Joel Embiid. Now as the head coach of the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Houston Rockets for some afternoon hoops. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM EST as the Sixers and Rockets face off for the last time this season. As the game approaches, there is a massive question about the Sixers’ superstar. Is Joel Embiid playing vs. the Rockets? Is 76ers’ Joel […]

Waiving players from a team is typically a sign of believing that you don’t see this type of player fitting on a team in the long run. Often this decision could be a risk, as you may not realize their true potential. This is what happened with the Houston Rockets waiving away NBA prospect and […]

The Houston Rockets wll continue their road trip as they will play the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-76ers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rockets are coming off a 145-113 loss to the Boston Celtics at the TD […]

There’s one thing that’s always for certain in the NBA: never underestimate the Miami Heat scouting staff and front office. The team has seen success with second-round picks and undrafted players, helping build them into capable NBA rotation guys. Part of being able to find and develop these players has been the use of the […]

Defense has been the driving force behind the Houston Rockets’ turnaround under first-year coach Ime Udoka in 2023-24. You certainly wouldn’t have known it on Sunday, though, when the Boston Celtics ran right through the Rockets en route to a 145-113 victory during Udoka’s initial return to TD Garden. After the game, the former Celtics […]

Jayson Tatum had 27 points and eight rebounds before being ejected in the fourth quarter, as the Boston Celtics stayed perfect at home with a 145-113 victory over ex-coach Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. With 10:17 left in the fourth quarter, Tatum drove to the rim and was clearly hit on the […]

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets are in Beantown Saturday night for a showdown against his former team. It got interesting inside the TD Garden even before tip-off when Udoka’s name was mentioned in the team introduction, as Celtics fans showered him with a blend of cheers and boos. Scattered cheers and boos for Ime […]

After an ugly win against the worst team in the NBA, the 3-36 Detroit Pistons, the Houston Rockets make their way to Massachusetts as the Boston Celtics host them at the TD Garden Saturday night. Unlike Detroit, the Celtics are the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 29-9 record. Coming into this matchup, […]

The 2023-2024 season has nearly reached its halfway point. The All-Star game is just over a month away, but more importantly, the trade deadline falls just a few days before it. Teams that have failed to reach expectations have many decisions to make before Febraury 8th that will dictate their short and long-term future. Other […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is making his return to Boston after departing from the Celtics in an unusual farewell. Udoka dealt with a scandal as a head coach that led him toward an opportunity in Houston, despite having success with the Celtics. The Rockets are set to face the Celtics on Saturday night. […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was only with the Boston Celtics for one season, but he made a lasting impact on his players. Celtics star Jayson Tatum became particularly close with the 46-year-old coach, as Udoka pushed him and helped him make his first All-NBA team in 2022. Tatum and Udoka will have a […]

The Houston Rockets will head to Beantown on the heels of a Friday night game to play the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-Celtics prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rockets will be playing in the second half of a […]

The Houston Rockets continue their road trip as they take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 18-18 this season, and they are coming off an overtime […]

The Houston Rockets lost another game Wednesday night without two of their best defenders in Dillon Brooks and Tari Eason due to injury. The Rockets fell to the Chicago Bulls in overtime and dropped to 18-18 on the season. Brooks hasn’t played since right after Christmas, while Eason hasn’t played since New Year’s Day. So, […]

HOUSTON – It’s been a much better season for the Houston Rockets compared to previous years. With new coach Ime Udoka and a new staff, along with some savvy veterans and former All-Stars, the Rockets’ young core is surrounded by a variety of playoff experience. From Fred VanVleet’s 2019 title run with the Toronto Raptors […]

The Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls are both fighting for a playoff spot. Despite sticking around a .500 record for most of the season, these teams have been profitable for bettors. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Bulls prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Rockets look like a different team on […]

What more can we say about the Houston Rockets starting center? Alperen Sengun at just 21 years old is putting together a terrific All-Star campaign in his third season. To top this all off, the NBA awarded the Turkish center the Western Conference Player of the Week. He is the youngest player in franchise history […]