Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024, 1:10AM | 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, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are up against a Rockets line-up that includes Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Rockets game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Orleans vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 71% chance of defeating 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 here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.20, Rockets $1.37
- Line: Pelicans +7 ($1.87), Rockets -7 ($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 $3.20 and the Rockets at $1.37.
The Pelicans are listed as 7-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-7) 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 model, the Pelicans (+7) 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: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.20 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +7 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 221.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Rockets predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed 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 preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Rockets at Smoothie King Center this Friday is the Rockets winning 114-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Rockets player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Dejounte Murray is expected to lead the Pelicans with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Alperen Sengun is projected to have 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 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Houston match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Essential Details
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 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 have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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