Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Predictions
The Houston Rockets will play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at the Toyota Center in the NBA on Friday. The Rockets (40-25) are fourth in the Western Conference standings, while the Pels (22-45) are 13th. Let’s get into the match prediction.
The Houston Rockets have experienced a dip in form of late, having lost four of their last seven games following a 123-93 drubbing by the Denver Nuggets on the road on Wednesday.
The Rockets were down by six at the halftime break, but they collapsed defensively in the second half, allowing their opponents 76 points. Amen Thompson was the only player to surpass 15 points.
However, the Rockets will fancy themselves to bounce back at home, where they are 22-8 this season. They also beat this opponent by nine points here in January.
Meanwhile, it may be too little too late, but the New Orleans Pelicans are trending upwards, as they picked up their seventh win in 10, beating the Raptors 122-111 at home on Wednesday.
The Pels scored 60 points in the first half and extended their lead to double digits in the third quarter, which effectively won them the game. Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray combined for 55 points.
New Orleans are 9-24 on the road but have split their last six, three wins and three defeats. They will be without Bryce McGowens for this match.
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Houston Rockets v New Orleans Pelicans Best Betting Odds
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1.44 | 2.85 |
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1.42 | 2.88 |
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1.42 | 2.88 |
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1.44 | 2.85 |
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1.42 | 2.95 |
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Who will win the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans match is: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans game on 13/03/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Houston Rockets has a 64.05% chance to pick up the win against New Orleans Pelicans according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.44.
- There is a probability of 35.95% ⭐ for New Orleans Pelicans to win vs Houston Rockets with odds of 2.95 at Tonybet.
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Form
Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans's standings in the NBA
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Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans Last Matches
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Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
A. Thompson
T. Eason
J. Smith
K. Durant
D. Finney-Smith
D. Murray
T. Murphy III
Z. Williamson
H. Jones
S. Bey
Substitutes
R. Sheppard
T. Newton
A. Holiday
J. Okogie
J. Green
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
Houston Rockets - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- The Rockets have lost four of their last seven games.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last four games against Western Conference opposition.
- The Rockets have only covered the spread in two of their last seven games.
- The Pelicans have won seven of their last 10 games.
- The Pelicans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
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Our Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
While the Pelicans have ruled out Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet and Jae-Sean Tate, they are understandably opening as favourites given their impressive 22-8 home record this season.
However, the Pelicans have come to life recently, with players trying to prove their worth to remain with the franchise next season. The Rockets should get the win here, but given the Pels’ recent form, we fancy the visitors to keep this one to a single-digit deficit. Our Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction is New Orleans Pelicans +9.5.
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