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Sun Mar 19 7:00PM
117
Final
107
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NOP38262825117226
HOU28163429107+5.5

Pelicans vs Rockets Predictions & Best Bets

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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.
  • For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NBA experts.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
NOP
HOU
Open
Side
-5.5
+5.5
+5
Moneyline
-225
+186
+188
Total
Over 226
Under 226
227.5

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Power Rankings[ - ]

New Orleans Pelicans
HIGHLIGHTS
Houston Rockets
16th
OFFENSE
29th
12th
FG %
29th
19th
3 PT %
30th
14th
Rebounds
4th
16th
DEFENSE
28th
17th
FG %
19th
2nd
3 PT %
28th
9th
Rebounds
4th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans

vs HOUL 112-114
47.56FG %
88FT %
123 PT %
vs LALL 108-123
42.86FG %
65FT %
113 PT %
vs PORW 127-110
50FG %
75.86FT %
193 PT %
vs OKCL 96-110
41.98FG %
84.21FT %
123 PT %
vs DALW 113-106
50.6FG %
88.89FT %
133 PT %
vs SACL 108-123
53.75FG %
78.57FT %
113 PT %
vs GSL 99-108
44.16FG %
77.78FT %
103 PT %
vs PORW 121-110
51.69FG %
86.96FT %
93 PT %
vs ORLL 93-101
44.74FG %
82.61FT %
63 PT %
vs NYL 106-128
39.22FG %
85.71FT %
83 PT %

Houston RocketsRockets

vs NOPW 114-112
48.86FG %
70.83FT %
113 PT %
vs LALW 114-110
52.81FG %
63.16FT %
83 PT %
vs BOSW 111-109
44.44FG %
74.07FT %
113 PT %
vs CHIL 111-119
48.24FG %
76.47FT %
163 PT %
vs INDL 125-134
45.79FG %
72.41FT %
63 PT %
vs BKNL 96-118
43.37FG %
70.83FT %
73 PT %
vs SANW 142-110
61.18FG %
86.21FT %
133 PT %
vs SANW 122-110
56.32FG %
72.73FT %
83 PT %
vs MEML 99-113
40FG %
64FT %
113 PT %
vs DENL 112-133
49.48FG %
70FT %
93 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans

  • PFZion Williamson (Is out indefinitely, Hamstring)
  • PGJose Alvarado (Is out indefinitely, Tibia)
  • PFE.J. Liddell (Is out indefinitely, Knee)

Houston RocketsRockets

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Won 70% of last 10 NBA predictions
New Orleans vs Houston prediction and stats

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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