New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Pelicans to Make Life Difficult for Rockets

Considering the +8 that is on offer for the Pelicans, our prediction is that the underdogs will cover the spread against the Rockets. They can stay in the game and odds of 1.88 is available.

Teams’ Last Matchup Saw 109-97 Rockets Win

New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets went head-to-head at Smoothie King Center two nights ago, with the Rockets recording a 109-97 victory.

Alperen Sengun bagged 22 points for the Rockets, Amen Thompson registered 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Tari Eason scored 20 points. Trey Murphy managed 26 points for the Pelicans, Zion Williamson had 20 points and 10 rebounds, with CJ McCollum recording 13 points.

The Rockets have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Pelicans. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points, 47.0 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 46.5% from the field and 73.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.9 points and 46.4 rebounds per contest.

Zion Williamson is averaging 21.0 points, Yves Missi 7.5 rebounds and Trey Murphy 5.1 assists along with 2.6 (29.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Rockets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.3 points, 49.2 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 64.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.0 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Jalen Green is averaging 20.0 points and 3.4 (37.8%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun has an average of 9.8 rebounds and Amen Thompson 4.4 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason, Alperen Sengun.

Expert NBA Analysis

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert NBA predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Pelicans vs Rockets stats:

• The +8 line has been covered by Pelicans in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +8 line has been covered by Pelicans in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games against Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction

The best wager could involve backing New Orleans Pelicans against the spread in this NBA showdown. There’s an attractive +8 available at 1.88 that they cover the line and that has to be our prediction.

There’s a chance to secure bigger odds and this can be achieved by moving the line. Squeeze more juice from your pick by taking an alternative betting view.

Pelicans +8 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

Pelicans +8 @ 1.88 Bet Now

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Player Props

Amen Thompson Over 8.5 Rebounds 1.67

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has totaled Over 8.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 9 games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of 1.67 currently available.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

1.85

Under 16.5

1.88

Assists

Over 5.5

2.17

Under 5.5

1.65

Rebounds

Over 8.5

1.67

Under 8.5

2.12

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Zion Williamson Over 23.5 Points 1.88

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has totaled an average of 29.25 points in the past 4 road games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of 1.88.

Latest Zion Williamson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

1.88

Under 23.5

1.85

Assists

Over 4.5

1.70

Under 4.5

2.08

Rebounds

Over 6.5

1.88

Under 6.5

1.85

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 108 - 114 Rockets

There’s the chance to bet on the Rockets in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 114-108 victory in their favor.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make Rockets Moneyline Favorites

Houston Rockets are 1.36 favorites and that means a 74% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 3.25 about New Orleans Pelicans.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 228.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s the chance to back Under 228.5 at 1.89.

Those wanting to back the Rockets to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of 1.61 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back the Pelicans, then odds of 2.35 can be found.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this fantastic league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Pelicans

3.25

Rockets

1.36

Point Spread

Pelicans +7.5

1.91

Rockets -7.5

1.91

Total Points

Under 228.5

1.89

Over 228.5

1.93

Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Zion Williamson is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back 1.88 that he gets Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.85.

Player Points

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 23.5

1.88

Under 23.5

1.85

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 22.5

1.96

Under 22.5

1.78

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 21.5

1.78

Under 21.5

1.96

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 21.5

1.95

Under 21.5

1.78

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 18.5

1.96

Under 18.5

1.78

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 16.5

1.85

Under 16.5

1.88

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 13.5

1.76

Under 13.5

2.00

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 13.5

1.77

Under 13.5

1.97

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 11.5

1.83

Under 11.5

1.89

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

1.93

Under 9.5

1.80

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

1.77

Under 7.5

1.97

Player Assists

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 5.5

2.08

Under 5.5

1.70

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 5.5

2.17

Under 5.5

1.65

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

1.70

Under 4.5

2.08

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 3.5

1.61

Under 3.5

2.23

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.60

Under 3.5

2.25

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.62

Under 3.5

2.23

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.23

Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

1.97

Under 10.5

1.77

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 8.5

1.67

Under 8.5

2.12

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

2.02

Under 7.5

1.74

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

1.88

Under 6.5

1.85

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 6.5

2.10

Under 6.5

1.70

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 6.5

2.06

Under 6.5

1.71

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

1.79

Under 5.5

1.95

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

1.68

Under 4.5

2.10

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 3.5

1.68

Under 3.5

2.10

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

2.14

Under 3.5

1.66

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

1.79

Under 3.5

1.94

Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

4 Jalen Green

9 Dillon Brooks

17 Tari Eason

28 Alperen Sengun

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

3 CJ McCollum

13 Kelly Olynyk

21 Yves Missi

25 Trey Murphy

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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