Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 March 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.

Led by star players Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are up against a Rockets team that includes Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Amen Thompson.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Rockets game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced computer power 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 63% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans vs Rockets: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:

• Head to Head: Pelicans $2.40, Rockets $1.61
• Line: Pelicans +3.5 ($1.91), Rockets -3.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 231.5 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 $2.40 and the Rockets at $1.61.

The Pelicans are 3.5-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Rockets (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockets (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Pelicans vs Rockets: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Houston at $1.61 with Bet365
• Line: Rockets -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Pelicans vs Rockets predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Pelicans vs Rockets: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Rockets at Smoothie King Center this Friday is the Rockets winning 117-113.

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 expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Houston game.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus 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 tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
• Date: Friday 7 March 2025
• Time: 12:00pm AEDT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

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 accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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