Not even against the Rockets can the Nets get away with trying to cover this large of a spread.

Brooklyn just isn't playing well right now. The Nets are 11-22 in their last 33 games. This includes going just 8-7 since superstar Kevin Durant returned from a knee injury.

The Nets are 17-21 at home. They are a dreadful 4-23 ATS as a home favorite. Kyrie Irving can play in home games now, but he's in a shooting slump making just 26.6 percent of his last 105 shots from the floor during the past five games.

The Rockets have been competitive lately going 2-4. Their four losses during this span have come by a combined 18 points for an average loss of six points.