The Houston Rockets look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview 

The Houston Rockets responded from losses to the Cavs and Hawks with a win over the Mavericks last night. The Houston Rockets are averaging 111.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.7 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 17.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jalen Green is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Team Facts

• The Rockets have lost each of their last 20 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
• Each of the Rockets’ last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a loss to the Grizzlies and a win over the Cavaliers. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22 points and 5.8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts

• The road team has won each of the Pelicans’ last five games.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.
• Each of the last five games between the Rockets and Pelicans have gone UNDER the total points line.

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction

This line is a bit strange. I was as high as anyone on the Pelicans this season and still like the roster as long as they can stay healthy, but this is disrespectful toward the Rockets. The Houston Rockets are one of the best defensive teams in the league, they don’t have any key injuries, and they’re 17-8-1 ATS. The Pels are dealing with a questionable Zion Williamson. The Rockets beat the Pelicans in early November. I want the points in this matchup.