Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 4, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets are scheduled to meet in of the NBA at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Rockets vs. Pelicans?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Rockets-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans a 71% chance of beating the Rockets.

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Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds

• Spread: Pelicans -7 (-110), Rockets +7 (-105)
• Moneyline: Pelicans -275, Rockets +235
• Total: Over/Under 229.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are -7 favorites against the Rockets, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockets (+7) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -275. That means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +235, where you can bet $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 229.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, 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 the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+7) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 229.5 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Rockets +7 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets @ +235 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 229.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rockets moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Wednesday has the Pelicans winning 117-111.

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

Rockets vs. Pelicans Player Props

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

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Jalen Green is expected to lead the Rockets with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 19 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Jalen Green: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Kevin Porter: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• Alperen Sengun: 15 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• Jabari Smith: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
• Eric Gordon: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• CJ McCollum: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
• Naji Marshall: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Trey Murphy: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
• Herbert Jones: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Rockets vs. Pelicans on Wednesday January 4, 2023.

Rockets vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Wednesday January 4, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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