The Rockets are gearing up to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Jan 31. The game is slated for 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on Spac. New Orleans comes into this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 231.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Rockets vs. Pelicans player props and predictions below.
Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -2.5
- Total 231.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 31
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston TX
- TV: Spac
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Houston has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 114 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Houston has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
Will New Orleans Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
With an overall record of 26-21, the Pelicans look to snap their three game losing skid against the Rockets. In Western Conference play, the Pelicans are 18-17 compared to an 8-4 record in non-conference games.
In their last game vs. the Celtics, the Pelicans put up 112 points and shot 50.5% from the field. They hit 10 three-pointers. Brandon Ingram leads the team in scoring with 21.4 PPG while Zion Williamson is averaging 22 PPG.
On the season, the Pelicans have been a solid defensive team, ranking 14th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 113.1. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they have been even better, ranking 7th in the league at 46.5%.
One area where the Pelicans have struggled this season is defending the three-point line. On the year, they are 24th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.6%. Opponents have also attempted a lot of threes against New Orleans, as they are 30th in three-point attempts allowed per game at 39.3.
Over their last five games, the Pelicans have given up 122.6 points per game. During that stretch, they have struggled to defend the two-point shot, ranking 28th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 61.5%.
Are the Rockets Ready for a Home Win?
In non-conference play, the Rockets have gone 6-13 and are 16-11 against Western Conference opponents. Overall, they are 22-24 and will face the Pelicans after going 4-6 in their last ten games.
When looking at their most recent game, the Rockets put up 135 points against the Lakers and had a field goal percentage of 53.1%. They also went 19/25 from the free throw line. On the season, the Rockets are shooting 46% from the field which ranks them 24th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 27th in percentage and 20th in three-pointers made.
So far this season, the Houston Rockets defense has been solid, ranking 10th in the NBA at 112.5 points per game. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 109.2 points per contest, which is 4th in the league.
One area where the Rockets have struggled this season is at the free-throw line, as they are 28th in made free-throws allowed per game at 26.6. Over their last five games, they have done a better job in this area, ranking 22nd in made free-throws allowed at 19.6.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Houston is 10th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.1%. On the season, opponents have made more threes than their season average 41.3% of the time vs. the Rockets.
Rockets vs. Pelicans Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Green and his points prop of 19.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. Our model predicts that Jalen Green will finish the game going 7/16 from the field and scoring 20 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -127.
- The Prop: Jalen Green Over 19.5 Points (-127)
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions
In this Pelicans vs. Rockets matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Rockets at +2.5. While we project the Pelicans to win 117-115, our recommendation is to bet on the Rockets for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 231.5, and our model projects the Pelicans and Rockets to reach a combined total of 232 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Rockets +2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook