New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/31/2024]

The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans will lock horns in NBA action at Toyota Center on Wednesday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

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

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

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

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 51% chance of beating the Pelicans, and our predicted score is Pelicans 114-114 Rockets.

According to our model, the Pelicans (+1) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 230.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

While there is no way for an NBA game to end in a tie, our prediction of 114-114 is based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations of Pelicans vs. Rockets.

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Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds

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

Bet Type	Pelicans	Rockets
Spread	+1 (-112)	-1 (-108)
Moneyline	-104	-112
Total	o230.5 (-110)	u230.5 (-105)

• The Rockets are listed as -1 favorites versus the Pelicans, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the underdog Pelicans (+1) to cover the spread, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at -112. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Rockets and Pelicans are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at -112. That means you can risk $112 to win $100 for a total payout of $212 if they get the W.

• FanDuel also has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100 for a total payout of $204 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 230.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

As always, check out all of the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pelicans +1	-112
Moneyline	Rockets	-112
Total	Under 230.5	-105

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Player Props

NBA player props are a common way to wager on the Pelicans vs. Rockets game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.

Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Alperen Sengun is projected to finish with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for the Rockets.

Pelicans Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Brandon Ingram	23	5	6	2
CJ McCollum	21	5	6	4
Jonas Valanciunas	15	11	3	1
Trey Murphy	13	3	1	3
Jordan Hawkins	13	4	2	3

Rockets Prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Alperen Sengun	23	11	8	1
Jalen Green	21	5	5	3
Fred VanVleet	20	3	9	4
Jabari Smith	15	9	2	2
Dillon Brooks	14	3	2	2

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

Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of the Pelicans vs. Rockets on Wednesday January 31, 2024.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between the Rockets and Pelicans at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets
• Date: Wednesday January 31, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Toyota Center

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Conclusion

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