The New Orleans Pelicans (5-22) are 9-point underdogs as they try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (17-9) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Toyota Center. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Rockets 119, Pelicans 101.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-424)
- Total Pick: Over 217.5 (computer predicts 219.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-9)
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Recent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups
Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/22/2024 | Pelicans | -6.5 | 227.5 | -261 | +212 | 127-105 NO |
1/31/2024 | Rockets | -1.5 | 230.5 | -118 | -102 | 110-99 NO |
12/23/2023 | Pelicans | -7.5 | 225.5 | -304 | +243 | 106-104 HOU |
11/10/2023 | Rockets | -3 | 219.5 | -151 | +127 | 104-101 HOU |
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 16-10-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 9-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 2-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 12 of Houston's 27 games with a set total.
- The Rockets have been favorites in 18 games this season and won 13 (72.2%) of those contests.
- Houston has a record of 2-1 when it's favored by -424 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 10-17-0 this year.
- The Pelicans are 2-5 against the spread when an underdog by 9 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 13 of New Orleans' 27 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have won 15% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (3-17).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +331 or longer in seven chances.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Tari Eason: Questionable (Rest),
Steven Adams: Questionable (Ankle),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Knee)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Jordan Hawkins: Questionable (Back),
Daniel Theis: Out (Personal),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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