Expect a fast-paced game when the New Orleans Pelicans (20-29) head to Houston to take on the Rockets (30-18). The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Rockets (5-point underdogs) defeated the Dallas Mavericks 128-121, while the Pelicans (8.5-point underdog) beat the Memphis Grizzlies 139-111. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Houston game went 6 points over the projected point total of 243, while the New Orleans game went 18 points over the projected point total of 232.
New Orleans dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 23.4) and a free throw rate of 0.232 (above their season average of 0.181). For those same stats, Memphis recorded marks of 21.2 and 0.156, respectively. Meanwhile, Houston’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Dallas. The Rockets had a rate of 5.3 (better than their season average of 12.5), while the Mavericks posted a mark of 14.3 (above their season average of 10.7). James Harden had a good game for Houston with 35 points, 16 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, New Orleans received a boost from Jrue Holiday, who contributed 18 points and six assists.
The Rockets lead the season series two games to one. The two teams combined to score 239 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 223. Houston lost 127-112, covering as a 5-point underdog. The Pelicans’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Rockets. New Orleans had a rate of 7.7, while Houston posted a mark of 15.9. Lonzo Ball put up a triple-double in the victory, with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Houston could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the NBA’s worst defenses. The Rockets rank third in offensive efficiency, while New Orleans ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency.
Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Rockets average 47.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. The Pelicans rank 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.7).
- New Orleans ranks fifth in fast break points per game (16.3) while Houston ranks 28th in fast break points allowed per game (15.5).
- The Pelicans rank eighth in assists per game (25.8) while the Rockets rank 28th (21.5).
- New Orleans ranks eighth in rebounds per game (46.0) while Houston ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (46.4).
- New Orleans ranks ninth in second chance points per game (13.7) while Houston ranks 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
- The Pelicans rank fifth in three pointers attempted per game (38.1) while the Rockets rank 27th in three pointers allowed per game (35.7).
- The Rockets average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 12th in the league. The Pelicans rank 26th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- New Orleans averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Houston ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
- Houston ranks eighth in points off turnovers per game (17.9) while New Orleans ranks 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.7).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, New Orleans and Houston are both 3-0.
- The Rockets are 30-16 when they reach 100 points, while the Pelicans are 20-26.
- New Orleans is 11-10-3 ATS on the road, while Houston is 11-11 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 14 of the Pelicans’ 24 road games, while 11 of the Rockets’ 22 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, New Orleans and Houston are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Pelicans have 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games, while the Rockets have 3 overs and 2 unders
- During their last five games, the Pelicans have scored an average of 122.0 points per game (6.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.8 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
- The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 4.0 for the season.
