Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds (Back New Orleans as Road Favorite)
By Peter Dewey
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to make a push for the playoffs this season, and they’ve gotten within striking distance, especially after the Portland Trail Blazers traded away Norman Powell and Robert Covington on Friday.
On Sunday, the Pelicans will take on the Houston Rockets, who are undoubtedly one of the worst teams in the NBA.
Houston is at home, but WynnBET’s odds have the Pelicans tabbed as the favorite in this game:
Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Pelicans -5 (-110)
- Rockets +5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Pelicans: -210
- Rockets: +170
Total:
- 228.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction and Pick
Even though the Pels have played better as of late, do we trust them to cover the five points in this game?
Looking at some trends, this lines up as a favorable spot for New Orleans as Houston is a horrible 6-14 against the spread as a home underdog this season.
In addition to that, 11 of Houston’s last 12 losses have come by double-digits, so if you think the Pelicans win this game, there’s a good chance they cover as well.
The Rockets are dead last in the NBA in defensive rating and 27th in offensive rating, while New Orleans is slowly moving up in both statistics, ranking 21st and 25th this season.
The Pelicans aren’t a great team, but Brandon Ingram should be the best player on the floor and the Pels are playing for play-in tournament position in the West.
Lean: Pelicans -5 (-110)
Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record in the NBA this season here.