Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
At 8:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (-135) will travel to Houston to take on the Rockets (+113). The Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 230.5.
With a record of 26-21, New Orleans is currently 8th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. They are on a three-game losing streak. Houston is 11th in the West and 3rd in the Southwest with a record of 22-24.
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Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pelicans and Rockets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Rockets have the leg up at 2-1. The Rockets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 212 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 124 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Today, the Pelicans are looking to snap their three-game losing streak as they take on the Rockets. Despite their recent struggles, New Orleans is still favored by 2.5 points. As the favorite, the Pelicans have gone 15-10 this season.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 8th place with a record of 26-21. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 18-17 and 5-6 against teams in their division.
The Pelicans’ most recent game was a 118-112 loss to the Celtics. However, they covered the spread as 8-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 234.5, and the teams combined for 230 points.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 23-24, with an average over/under line of 230.2. In their games, the average scoring total has been 229.8 points.
In terms of ATS, the Pelicans are 26-21 this season, going 12-11 on the road and 14-10 at home. Their average scoring differential on the road is +2.4 PPG, compared to +4.5 PPG at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 12th in the NBA at 116.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 117.2 points per game compared to 116.1 at home.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 7th in the NBA with a 38% success rate. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts per game.
Currently, the Pelicans’ defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.1 points per game. Opponents are hitting 56.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.6% of their three-point attempts.
In Rockets games this season, the average over/under line is 223.1 points, which is lower than today’s line of 230.5. 40 of their games have had lower O/U lines than this, compared to just six games with higher lines.
Houston’s O/U record for the season is 22-24, and their games have averaged a combined 226.3 points. In their last game against the Lakers, the teams combined for 254 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 235.5.
As the underdog this season, the Rockets have gone 10-21 straight up and 15-15 against the spread. Today, they are 2.5-point underdogs and have gone 10-5 ATS as the underdog.
The Rockets are coming off a 135-119 win over the Lakers, where they covered the spread as 1-point underdogs. In the Western Conference, the Rockets are currently 11th with a record of 22-24.
Against Western Conference teams, the Rockets are 16-11 compared to 6-13 against the East. On the road, the Rockets are 8-12 ATS, while going 17-8 straight up at home.
At home, the Rockets are 18th in scoring at 115.5 points per game. Overall, they are 21st in the league with an average of 113.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Houston is 13th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Rockets are 27th in the league at 35%. They are averaging 12 made threes per game, which is 20th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage, Houston is 24th in the league at 46%.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.3% of their games. In terms of assists, Houston is 23rd in the league with an average of 25.2 per game.
So far, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 10th in the league at 112.5 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 53.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.1% of their three-point attempts.
Based on our projections, we have the Pelicans coming out on top by a score of 117-114.
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -2.5
- Projecting a combined 231 points, we like the over
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Herbert Jones – Adductor – Questionable
