Pacers vs Rockets Fanatics Markets Prediction, Pick, Odds for Monday, December 29

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Dec 29, 2025, 11:43 AM EST

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Dec 29, 2025, 11:43 AM EST

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The Indiana Pacers (6-26) and Houston Rockets (19-10) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The game will broadcast live on FDSIN.

The Rockets are 15.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Rockets -15.5), with the over/under set at 221.5 total points. Houston is a 89-cent favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is priced at 12 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.

Let's get into my Pacers vs. Rockets predictions and NBA picks for Monday, December 29.

Pacers vs Rockets Prediction

Pacers vs Rockets pick: Pacers +15.5

My Pacers vs Rockets best bet is on Indiana to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Market. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.

Pacers vs Rockets Odds

(If you're unfamiliar with Fanatics Markets, read more here.)

Pacers vs Rockets NBA Preview

The NBA system titled, "Road 'Dogs Off ATS Loss" focuses on NBA regular-season situations where visiting underdogs are primed for a rebound after failing to cover the spread in their previous game — which appears to the be the case for the Pacers entering tonight's matchup against the Rockets.

Underdogs like the Pacers often show stronger effort and tighter execution following a poor performance, particularly when facing opponents coming off strong ATS wins, who may enter overconfident or slightly overvalued by the market.

The travel factor adds motivation, as road underdogs tend to play with greater urgency and discipline to stay competitive.

By isolating games where perception favors the home team and the spread is wide enough to create value, this system captures bounce-back opportunities where public sentiment skews the line, rewarding disciplined bettors who back undervalued road 'dogs in resilient spots.

Overall, the system stands at 905-767-30 (54%) with a 5% ROI across all-time results. This season, it’s off to a 14-9 (61%) start, producing a 17% ROI.

So, let's take the Pacers +15.5 on Monday night.

the previous game the team was the Dog

the team is the Visitor team

the game is played during the Regular season

the team's previous game ATS margin is between -100 and -0.5

the opponent's previous game ATS margin is between 4 and 100

the spread is between 3 and 100

$8,771

WON

905-767-30

RECORD

54%

WIN%

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Pacers vs Rockets Betting Prediction

Pacers +15.5

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