| Â | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOP | 38 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 117 | 226 |
| HOU | 28 | 16 | 34 | 29 | 107 | +5.5 |
Pelicans vs Rockets Predictions & Best Bets
The New Orleans Pelicans are traveling to play the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center stadium on Sunday, 3/19/2023 @ 7:00pm EST. New Orleans is the betting favorite opening at -5 and the current line is New Orleans -5.5.
Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight's Game
Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Pelicans to win tonight's game by 1 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Houston Rockets to cover the 5.5 point spread and the total to go over 226 points.
PREDICTED SCORE: New Orleans 122 to Houston 121
Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.
Curated Picks & Predictions
- 54% of SportsJaw predicts Houston Rockets to cover the spread.
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Orleans will win straight-up is 69%.
- From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be NOP 118.5, HOU 107.5.
- OddsShark predicts New Orleans will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
- split down the middle on Covers.com
New Orleans Key Betting Stats
With a power ranking of 23, New Orleans is ranked #16 in offense (scoring an average of 113.91 per game), #16 in defense (allowing an average of 113.48 points to be scored against them per game) and are 33-37 (31-38-1 ATS) this season.
Offensively, the Pelicans hit an average of 47.75% of their field goals (ranked #12) and 78.25% of their free throws (ranked #17) and makes an average of 35.39% of their three pointers ranked #19 in the NBA). They average 43.62 rebounds per game (ranked # 14) and average 25.72 offensive assists and 14.23 turnovers per game (ranked # 8 and 23 respectively).
Defensively speaking, New Orleans allows an average of 47.56% field goals (ranked #17) and 78.27% free throws (ranked #20 in the NBA) The Pelicans allow an average of 34.10% of the three pointers (ranked #2) and averages 42.23 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 42.23) Finally, the Pelicans average 25.06 defensive assists and 14.48 turnovers per game (ranked # 12 and 8 respectively).
Houston Key Betting Stats
Houston Rockets has a power ranking of 30 and are #29 for offense (scoring an average of 110.33 per game), #28 for defense (giving up an average of 118.20 points per game) and 18-52 (28-39-3 ATS) overall. New Orleans went 1-2 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Houston.
For offense, the Rockets hit an average of 45.48% of their field goals (ranked #29) and 75.13% of their free throws (ranked #26) and makes an average of 32.81% of their three pointers (ranked #30 in the NBA). They average 46.49 rebounds per game (ranked # 4) and average 22.61 offensive assists and 15.78 turnovers per game (ranked # 28) and 30 respectively).
On defense, Houston allows an average of 47.72% field goals (ranked #19) and 80.01% free throws (ranked #27 in the NBA) The Rockets allow an average of 37.27% of the three pointers (ranked #28) and averages 41.45 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 41.45) Finally, the Rockets average 25.72 defensive assists and 12.71 turnovers per game (ranked # 17 and 22 respectively).
Betting Summary
- New Orleans has advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
- The Scorecaster model predicts the Houston Rockets to cover the 5.5 point spread and the total to go over 226 points.
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Written by SportsJaw Staff
Categorized as NBA Predictions
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Betting Trends[ + ]
New Orleans Pelicans
- New Orleans are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans' last 9 games.
- New Orleans are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games.
- New Orleans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Houston.
- New Orleans are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Houston.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans' last 9 games on the road.
- New Orleans are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Houston.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans' last 10 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- New Orleans are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division division.
- New Orleans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in March.
Houston Rockets
- Houston are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games.
- Houston are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games against New Orleans.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home.
- Houston are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against New Orleans.
- Houston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division division.
- Houston are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games played in March.
- Houston are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games played on a Sunday when playing at home.
Injuries[ - ]
Pelicans
- PFZion Williamson (Is out indefinitely, Hamstring)
- PGJose Alvarado (Is out indefinitely, Tibia)
- PFE.J. Liddell (Is out indefinitely, Knee)
Rockets
Infographics & Predictions[ - ]
The Pelicans have a slightly better offense and the Pelicans have a slightly better defense. The Pelicans won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Pelicans 112 to Rockets 112.
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