New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets 3/17/23 – On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans will travel to Houston, TX to face off against the Houston Rockets. This will be their third meeting this regular season; with the Pelicans winning their last encounter. The Pelicans come into this game after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers. They had issues on both ends of the court, so they will need to improve if they want any chance at beating Houston Rockets away. Houston looked strong offensively against the Los Angeles Lakers; now they must stay hot if they want any chance at success at home. However, the Pelicans were favored to win by the NBA betting picks today.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
Date & Time: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Toyota Center
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Betting Odds
Pelicans
Moneyline: -286
Spread: -6.5 (-116)
Total: 232.5 over (-110)
Rockets
Moneyline: +205
Spread: +6.5 (-116)
Total: 232.5 under (-110)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Analysis
The New Orleans Pelicans are currently in 12th place in the Western Conference standings, 13 games back from the Denver Nuggets. Additionally, they are 3-7 over their last 10 games played. On offense, they’re scoring 113.9 points per game while shooting 47.7% from the floor – this marks their 16th most points scored per contest and 12th highest team shooting percentage. On defense, however, New Orleans Pelicans opponents are only scoring 113.5 points per game while shooting 47.6% from the floor – which ranks as 16th most points surrendered per contest and 17th highest allowed shooting percentage for them.
The Houston Rockets are currently in last place in the Western Conference standings, 29 games behind first-place Nuggets. They have lost six of their last 10 games but have won two in a row. On offense they are scoring 110.3 points per game while shooting 45.5% from the floor – that’s 29th most points scored per game and 29th highest team shooting percentage. Jalen Green continues to lead the charge on offense with 21.6 points per game on 40.9% shooting from the field. On the defensive end of the court, the Rockets are holding their opponents to an average of 118.2 points per game and shooting 47.7% from the floor; this ranks as 27th most points surrendered per game and 19th highest shooting percentage allowed.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Against the Spread
Under is 7-1 in Pelicans last 8 road games. Pelicans are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Pelicans last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. The Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Free Pick
In this matchup, the Pelicans are the superior defensive team and should get enough stops to slowly pull away and cover this spread. Houston may have won two games in a row but has still struggled on both ends of the court this season; New Orleans will continue their winning ways and take advantage of any opportunities that present themselves. NBA betting sites predict a win for New Orleans.
Free Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -6.5 (-116)
