Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Mar 17, 2023

The Houston Rockets take on the favored New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Toyota Center on Friday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pelicans vs. Rockets, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pelicans vs. Rockets?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Pelicans-Rockets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans a 69% chance of winning against the Rockets.

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Pelicans vs. Rockets Current Odds

• Spread: Rockets +5.5 (-110), Pelicans -5.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Rockets +185, Pelicans -210
• Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-105/-115)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are listed as +5.5 underdogs versus the Pelicans, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pelicans (-5.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +185, which means you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -210, where you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 228.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and Rockets are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 228.5-point Over/Under is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Rockets

• Spread: Pelicans -5.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans @ -210 via DraftKings Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Total: Over 228.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Houston at Toyota Center on Friday has the Pelicans winning 116-111.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Pelicans-Rockets matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Pelicans vs. Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Brandon Ingram is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to have 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Rockets.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• CJ McCollum: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Trey Murphy: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
• Herbert Jones: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Jalen Green: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Kevin Porter: 23 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
• Alperen Sengun: 16 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Pelicans vs. Rockets on Friday March 17, 2023.

Pelicans vs. Rockets 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Rockets and Pelicans at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets
• Date: Friday March 17, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Toyota Center

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