New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Rockets versus the Pelicans? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSNO. The game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA.
This Southwest division matchup has an over/under of 223.5 points, and the Pelicans are favored to win at home vs. the Rockets. Check out BetCoco for New Orleans Pelicans – Houston Rockets odds
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Pelicans have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. In the last five head to head games between the Rockets and Pelicans, the average combined point total is 220 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 0-5.
- Through their last three road contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 117 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Houston posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- The Pelicans are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Prediction
As they prepare to take on the Pelicans, the Rockets are hoping to improve upon their 14-12 record which is above .500. In the Western Conference, the Rockets are 8th and are also 3rd in the Southwest division.
Houston has an overall ATS record of 17-8 as they come into today’s game. During this season, Houston has a 7-1 record against the spread as favorites and 10-7 as underdogs.
The Rockets have recorded an 10-16-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 220.8, and they have a -1.2 differential against the over/under line for this season.
Houston’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 122 points against the Mavericks. They had an overall field goal percentage of 48.4% and made 19/23 free throws. The top scorer for the Rockets was Alperen Sengün with 22 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. also chipped in with 21 points.
In the current season, the Rockets defense has excelled, sitting 2 in the NBA by allowing 107.9 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 52.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 31.4% of their three-point attempts.
With a record of 17-12, the Pelicans are above .500 and will look to add to that today against the Rockets. At home, the Pelicans are 9-5 compared to their 8-7 record on the road this season.
New Orleans has an overall ATS record of 17-12 as they come into today’s game. New Orleans has covered the spread in two consecutive road games, while maintaining an ATS record of 7-8 on the road as opposed to 10-4 at home.
So far this season, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 14-15-0. They have an average over/under line of 228.5 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 1.1.
New Orleans’ offense had a good outing, putting up 123 points against the Cavaliers. They achieved a 54.7% field goal percentage and went 14/16 from the free-throw line. Currently leading the team in scoring is Brandon Ingram who comes into today’s matchup averaging 23.3. Zion Williamson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 22.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 14 in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Pelicans defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.4% and 34.4% from three-point territory.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Pelicans winning the game with a predicted score of 117-107.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -7
- Projecting a combined 224 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Cody Zeller – Ankle – Questionable
- Larry Nance Jr. – Rib – Out
- Zion Williamson – Illness – Questionable
- Matt Ryan – Elbow – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Reggie Bullock – Illness – Questionable
- Tari Eason – Leg – Questionable
