The Brooklyn Nets (40-38) host the Houston Rockets (20-59) on Tuesday evening. Both teams head into this game on losing streaks. Brooklyn has lost two straight, including three of their last four. On April 2, the Nets fell to the Atlanta Hawks 122-115. The Rockets have struggled, going 3-7 in its last 10 games. Houston is competing with the Orlando Magic for the worst record in the NBA, while the Nets are destined for the Eastern Conference Playoffs play-in games.

Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Brooklyn is favored by 17 points in the latest Rockets vs. Nets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 244.5. Before making any Nets vs. Rockets picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 25 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 84-54 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Rockets, and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Rockets vs. Nets:

  • Nets vs. Rockets spread: Brooklyn -17
  • Nets vs. Rockets over-under: 244.5 points
  • Nets vs. Rockets money line: Brooklyn -2400, Houston +1100
  • HOU: Over is 4-0 in Rockets' last four overall
  • BKN: Nets are 22-10 ATS in their last 32 Tuesday games

Why the Nets can cover

Guard Kyrie Irving is an exceptional ball-handler and scorer in the backcourt. The seven-time All-Star has great quickness and is fearless when attacking the basket. Irving can score from all three levels with ease. The Duke product averages 27.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. Irving shoots 42 percent from three, knocking down at least six 3-pointers in five of his last nine games. 

Brooklyn has two solid big men down low. Center LaMarcus Aldridge is a good rebounder with a nice shooting touch from mid-range. Aldridge logs 13.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. In his last outing, he finished with 14 points and five rebounds. Center Andre Drummond uses his athleticism and large frame to dominate in the paint. The UConn product has snagged double-digit boards in five straight games, including three double-doubles. On Mar. 29, Drummond had 14 points and 13 rebounds. 

Why the Rockets can cover

Guard Jalen Green is an uber-athletic playmaker in the backcourt. Green is a fluid scorer who can get a bucket in many different ways. The 2021 second-overall pick averages 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists. Green has a lightning-quick first step, scoring from all three levels. The California native logged 30-plus points in four straight games. In his last outing, Green dropped 31 points, five assists and went 4-for-8 from three. This also was his sixth straight game knocking down at least four 3-pointers.

Guard Kevin Porter Jr. has great speed and can run the offense. He can create his own shot and shoots the 3-pointer fairly well. The USC product puts up 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists and shoots 37 percent from three. The 2019 first-round pick scored 20-plus in four straight games. On April 1, Porter Jr. finished with 27 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and four steals. 

How to make Rockets vs. Nets picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 234 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Nets vs. Rockets? And which side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.