The Rockets host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Nov 10. Today’s game is set for 8:00 ET and will be shown on Spac. Houston comes into this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 219. Keep reading to get our Rockets vs. Pelicans predictions.
Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Rockets -2.5
- Total 219
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 10
- 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 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Pelicans last five road games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Houston posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Houston has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Can The Pelicans Secure a Road Victory?
Getting ready to face the Rockets, the Pelicans hold an overall record of 4-4 and need a win to break their three game losing streak. In their eight games, the Pelicans have achieved a 2-3 record in games against Western Conference teams, and they have a 2-1 record in non-conference play.
Compared to their season average of 108.2 points per game, the Pelicans struggled in their previous game. Against the Timberwolves, the Pelicans scored 101 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 38.7%. Leading the team in scoring was Brandon Ingram with 24 points. Jordan Hawkins also added 14 points for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans’ defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 115.2 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 58.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 31.4% of their three-point attempts.
Can Houston Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Facing the Pelicans today, the Rockets look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 4-3. Across seven games, the Rockets have a 3-2 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 1-1 record in non-conference games.
In their latest game, Houston’s offense looked good, scoring 128 points against the Lakers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 54.8% and made 12/19 free throws. The team’s top scorer is Jalen Green, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 19.6, while Alperen Sengün also maintains a PPG average of 18.3 leading up to the game.
Houston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 4th in the NBA with 106.7 points allowed per game.
Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 32.6% of their three-point attempts.
Rockets vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Green and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -120. Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with a stat line of 19 points, 4 and 3 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 23.5.
The Prop: Jalen Green Under 23.5 Points (-120)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions
The Pelicans come in as the underdog at +2.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 219, and our model projects the Pelicans and Rockets to reach a combined total of 213 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Pelicans +2.5