Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 23, 2024, 1:11AM | Published: Feb 19, 2024, 5:31AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Rockets team that includes Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Rockets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Rockets
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's New Orleans-Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 72% chance of defeating the Rockets at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.42, Rockets $3.30
- Line: Pelicans -6.5 ($1.95), Rockets +6.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $2.02, Under $1.94
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.42 and the Rockets at $3.30.
The Pelicans are listed as 6.5-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $1.95 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Rockets (+6.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 227.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Rockets have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 227.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Pelicans vs Rockets game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.42 with Betfair (72% probability)
- Line: Rockets +6.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 227.5 at $2.02 with Betfair
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 227.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.02) that are available from Betfair.
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Rockets at Smoothie King Center on Friday has the Pelicans winning 116-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Houston on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Pelicans vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Alperen Sengun is projected to finish with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the Rockets.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 5 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 4 | 3 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 22 | 9 | 7 |
| Jalen Green | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 16 | 3 | 8 |
| Dillon Brooks | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Jabari Smith | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Houston game at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Rockets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Friday 23 February 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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