Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions and Odds - Mar 13, 2022

The New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets meet in the NBA at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 7:00PM EDT.

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

Who will win Rockets vs. Pelicans?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Rockets-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

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

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are currently -6.5 favorites versus the Rockets, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockets (+6.5) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

On the other hand, 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 231.5 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 all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+6.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 231.5-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Rockets +6.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets at +235 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 231.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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

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

Rockets vs. Pelicans Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Sunday has the Pelicans winning 118-112.

Use our interactive widget below to see 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 coverage of Sunday's Rockets-Pelicans matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Rockets vs. Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

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 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas is projected to have 23 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists for the Pelicans.

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Christian Wood: 18 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST
• Jalen Green: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Kevin Porter: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
• Eric Gordon: 12 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 11 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Jonas Valanciunas: 23 PTS, 13 REB, 3 AST
• Jaxson Hayes: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Devonte' Graham: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
• Herbert Jones: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Jose Alvarado: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rockets vs. Pelicans on Sunday March 13, 2022.

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Rockets vs. Pelicans 2022 Game Info

When do the Pelicans play the Rockets?

• Date: Sunday March 13, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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