Pelicans vs. Rockets Predictions and Odds - Dec 5, 2021

The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans clash in the NBA at Toyota Center on Sunday, starting at 7:00 PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pelicans vs. Rockets, as well as our score prediction, 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 game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 58% chance of defeating the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are +3 underdogs versus the Pelicans, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Pelicans (-3) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -105.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +128, which means you can bet $100 to profit $128, earning a total payout of $228, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -139, where you can risk $139 to win $100, for a total payout of $239, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 221.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the bookies have got it right and both the Pelicans and Rockets are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 221.5-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 -3 at -105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans Win at -139 with BetMGM (58% probability)
• Over/Under: Under 221.5 at -105 with BetMGM (50% probability)

Pelicans vs. Rockets Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Sunday has the Pelicans winning 112-109.

Use our interactive widget below to see the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

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

Pelicans vs. Rockets Player Props

Betting on New Orleans vs. Houston prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Eric Gordon is projected to have 17 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists for the Rockets.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 17 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
• Devonte' Graham: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Willy Hernangomez: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Eric Gordon: 17 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 16 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
• Christian Wood: 16 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
• Armoni Brooks: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Garrison Mathews: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Pelicans vs. Rockets on Sunday December 5, 2021.

Pelicans vs. Rockets 2021 Game Info

When do the Rockets play the Pelicans?

• Date: Sunday December 5, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Toyota Center

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