For your Pelicans vs. Rockets predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Rockets hit the road to face the Pelicans on Thursday, Feb 22 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 229.5, with the Pelicans favored by 7 at home. Keep reading to get our Pelicans vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -7
- Total 229.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 22
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
- The last ten games that Houston was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Pelicans last three home games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 103. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Do the Rockets Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Houston is 24-30 this season after a 121-113 loss to the Grizzlies. In the Western Conference, they are in 12th place and are 3rd in the Southwest Division.
On the road, the Rockets are 5-21 this season and are 9-16 ATS. As the underdog, they are 10-25 straight-up and 16-18 vs. the spread, with their last four games as the underdog resulting in ATS losses.
This season, Rockets games have averaged 226.1 points per game, and today’s O/U line of 229.5 is higher than 43 of their previous games. The team’s O/U record for the season is 25-29.
In the Western Conference, the Rockets are 16-14 compared to 8-16 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 28-25 ATS compared to 19-9 straight-up.
The Rockets are 22nd in the league in scoring at 113.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 111.3 points per game.
So far this season, Houston has outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.9% of their games. They have scored less than their average in four straight games.
When it comes to pace, the Rockets are 13th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 25th at 46%.
This season, the Rockets’ defense is the 10th ranked defense in the NBA at 10th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 55.6% of their games. Houston’s defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 11th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 26th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.
Can the Pelicans Grab a Win at Home?
As 7-point favorites, the Pelicans will look to extend their ATS win streak to three games. Overall, they are 15-16 vs. the spread as the favorite and 20-11 straight-up. In their last three games, they have won as the favorite.
New Orleans’ O/U record for the season is 26-29, and today’s line of 229.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 230.2. This year, their games have averaged 228.7 points.
In their last game, the Pelicans defeated the Wizards by a score of 133-126. The O/U line for that game was 234.5, and New Orleans was favored by 14.5 points.
The Pelicans are currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 33-22. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 23-18 compared to 10-4 against the East.
New Orleans has won three straight games and is 2-0 on their current homestand. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +5.9 PPG. On the road, their ATS record is 15-14, and they are 15-11 ATS at home.
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 117.6 points per game, which is 13th in the league. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 116.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.7% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 9th in three-point percentage at 37%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts per game. In terms of free throws, they are 11th in made free throws per game.
Coming into the game, the Pelicans defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 36.4% of their games. Currently, they are 8th in the NBA at 112.2 points per game allowed. New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 20th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.
Pelicans vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -129 while the under is at -106. Based on our projections, Brandon Ingram is expected to go 8/17 from the field, resulting in 22 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -129.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Over 20.5 Points (-129)
Pelicans vs. Rockets Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Pelicans to win, and have the projected score sitting at 133-125. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Pelicans at -7.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229.5, and our model predicts the Rockets and Pelicans to score a combined 258 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Pelicans -7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook