Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

  • The Rockets are -8.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Pelicans vs Rockets Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 10-17 against the spread, while the Rockets are 16-10 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans O
Houston Rockets U

Rockets vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Thursday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Rockets.

Rockets vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 84 games (+16.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Team Total Under in 44 of their last 71 games (+13.33 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 36 away games (+12.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 47 of their last 79 games (+10.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 37 away games (+9.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 52 games (+24.90 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 games (+16.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 33 of their last 50 games (+14.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+11.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 2Q Spread in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+10.30 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 10-17 (-8.7 Units / -29.29% ROI).

  • 5-22 against the Moneyline (-18.3 Units / -58.19% ROI)
  • 13-13 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -4.38% ROI)
  • 13-13 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -4.38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 16-10 (+5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 17-9 against the Moneyline (-0.75 Units / -1.33% ROI)
  • 12-13 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -8.01% ROI)
  • 13-12 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 65 games (-16.97 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-15.75 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 42 games at home (-14.75 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 82 games (-14.55 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 80 games (-14.25 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 42 games (-28.60 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 86 games (-28.15 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 88 games (-24.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 73 games (-22.35 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 79 games (-21.97 Units / -24% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pelicans are 2-15 (.118) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .387

The Pelicans are 3-18 (.143) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .343

The Pelicans are 24-2 (.923) when their eFG is 60% or better since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .843

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Rockets are winless (0-15) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .156

The Rockets are 11-2 (.846) when scoring 110 or more points this season — T-2nd-best in the NBA. The Pelicans have allowed 116.6 points per game this season — 7th-worst in the NBA.

The Rockets are 2-22 (.083) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .350

The Rockets are winless (0-3) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .342

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have a TS% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Pelicans have a TS% of 45% on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Pelicans have averaged 105.1 points per game (2,837 points/27 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.0

The Pelicans have an eFG% of 50% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an eFG% of 44% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 1.09 points per shot (395 points/361 shots) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Rockets are shooting 40% (143/361) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Rockets are shooting 33% from three (1,053/3,217) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (879 rebounds/27 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (1,238/3,650) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have averaged 9.3 steals per game (252 steals/27 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Pelicans allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (558/1,639) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have allowed an eFG% of 50% this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Rockets have allowed a TS% of 47% this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Rockets have averaged 36.7 defensive rebounds per game (3,962 rebounds/108 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3


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