Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/22/2024]

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Rockets vs. Pelicans matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Rockets and Pelicans 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 72% chance of beating the Rockets. Our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 116-110.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Rockets and Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under also has a 51% chance of going under.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rockets	Pelicans
Spread	+6.5 (-110)	-6.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+215	-250
Total	o227.5 (-108)	u227.5 (-110)

• The Pelicans are currently -6.5 favorites versus the Rockets, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Rockets (+6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -250, which means you can risk $250 to win $100 for a total payout of $350 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +215, where you can put down $100 to profit $215, earning a total payout of $315 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 227.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NBA best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pelicans -6.5	-110
Moneyline	Pelicans	-250
Total	Under 227.5	-110

Rockets vs. Pelicans Player Props

NBA player props are a popular way to wager on Thursday's Rockets vs. Pelicans matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Alperen Sengun is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

Rockets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Alperen Sengun	22	9	7	1
Jalen Green	17	4	4	2
Fred VanVleet	16	3	8	3
Dillon Brooks	15	3	2	2
Jabari Smith	14	8	2	2

Pelicans Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Zion Williamson	28	6	6	0
CJ McCollum	19	5	5	3
Trey Murphy	15	4	2	3
Jonas Valanciunas	13	8	2	0
Herbert Jones	11	4	3	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Information

Thursday's action between the Pelicans and Rockets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Thursday February 22, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Conclusion

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