Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Mar 19, 2023

The Houston Rockets square off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Toyota Center on Sunday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Pelicans vs. Rockets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Pelicans vs. Rockets?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Pelicans-Rockets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans a 70% chance of winning against the Rockets.

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Pelicans vs. Rockets Game Odds

• Spread: Rockets +5.5 (-106), Pelicans -5.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Rockets +190, Pelicans -215
• Total: Over/Under 225.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are +5.5 underdogs against the Pelicans, with -106 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pelicans (-5.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +190. That means you can bet $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -215, where you can risk $215 to win $100, for a total payout of $315, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 225.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-5.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 225.5 points is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Rockets

• Spread: Pelicans -5.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans @ -215 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Total: Over 225.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Sunday has the Pelicans winning 116-110.

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Pelicans vs. Rockets Player Props

Prop bets are a common way to wager on New Orleans vs. Houston without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.

DimersBOT has 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 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to finish with 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, 3 REB, 6 AST
• Trey Murphy: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
• Herbert Jones: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 13 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Jalen Green: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Kevin Porter: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Alperen Sengun: 16 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Pelicans vs. Rockets on Sunday March 19, 2023.

Pelicans vs. Rockets 2023 Game Info

Sunday's matchup between the Rockets and Pelicans at Toyota Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets
• Date: Sunday March 19, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Toyota Center

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