Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions and Odds - Feb 8, 2022

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

Dimers' best betting picks for Rockets vs. Pelicans, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Houston vs. New Orleans?

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 77% chance of winning against the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are -9 favorites against the Rockets, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockets (+9) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -400, which means you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +350, where you can bet $100 to profit $350, earning a total payout of $450, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 224.5 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, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+9) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 224.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Rockets +9 at -105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets at +350 with BetMGM (2.3% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 224.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (50% probability)

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

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Houston vs. New Orleans Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Tuesday has the Pelicans winning 116-108.

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

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

Rockets vs. Pelicans Player Props

Betting on Rockets vs. Pelicans prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Christian Wood is expected to lead the Rockets with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Christian Wood: 19 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
• Jalen Green: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Kevin Porter: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Alperen Sengun: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 22 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
• Jaxson Hayes: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
• Devonte' Graham: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Herbert Jones: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Rockets vs. Pelicans on Tuesday February 8, 2022.

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Rockets vs. Pelicans 2022 Game Info

When do the Pelicans play the Rockets?

• Date: Tuesday February 8, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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