Rockets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 20, 2024, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 17, 2024, 3:55AM
The Houston Rockets will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Toyota Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green, the Rockets are aiming to beat a Pelicans team that includes Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Rockets vs Pelicans game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Houston vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 76% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.25, Pelicans $4.20
- Line: Rockets -9.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 219 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 Rockets at $1.25 and the Pelicans at $4.20.
The Rockets are listed as 9.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 219 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 (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 219-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 219 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Rockets vs Pelicans betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling 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 recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Pelicans at Toyota Center this Friday is the Rockets winning 113-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs New Orleans game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Player Props
Looking for Rockets vs Pelicans player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Alperen Sengun is expected to lead the Rockets with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, while Dejounte Murray is projected to finish with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 21 | 12 | 6 |
| Fred VanVleet | 19 | 4 | 8 |
| Jalen Green | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Amen Thompson | 12 | 7 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 25 | 6 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Herbert Jones | 10 | 4 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Pelicans at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday 20 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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