Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 26, 2024, 11:33PM | Published: Dec 25, 2024, 11:34PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured Houston Rockets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Rockets side that includes Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Rockets game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's New Orleans vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 72% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.40, Rockets $1.33
- Line: Pelicans +7.5 ($1.87), Rockets -7.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $3.40 and the Rockets at $1.33.
The Pelicans are listed as 7.5-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 221.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.40 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +7.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 221.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Rockets betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Rockets at Smoothie King Center this Friday is the Rockets prevailing 114-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Pelicans vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Dejounte Murray is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Alperen Sengun is projected to finish with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the Rockets.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 26 | 7 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 21 | 12 | 6 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Jalen Green | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Amen Thompson | 13 | 7 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Houston match-up.
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Rockets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Friday 27 December 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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