1* free play on the Houston Rockets...
The Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers are both seventh in their respective conferences, fighting to hold on to a playoff spot. The Rockets ended a three-game skid with a 112-109 win against Toronto Friday, and I like them to make the most of that momentum at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Sunday night.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Situational - The Pacers lost 120-110 at Brooklyn last night and can't be too thrilled of the prospect of taking on the high-paced Rockets here in the tail end of a back-to-back set. They're 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games playing on no rest and just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games at home.

2. Previous Meetings - The Rockets have won four straight in the series and covered the spread in each win. They picked up a 107-103 overtime win when they hosted the Pacers back in January.

3. X-Factor - James Harden registered his third triple-double this season with 32 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds Friday. He scored 44 points in last season's victory at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. He missed the Rockets' practice Saturday due to illness, but I sincerely doubt he'll sit out a single game at this stage of the season.

Selection: This is a play on the Rockets (Free)