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The Houston Rockets (20-9) are 7.5-point favorites as they try to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Rockets 117, Pelicans 104.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-312)
- Total Pick: Over 220.5 (computer predicts 221.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-7.5)
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Recent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | -9.5 | 219 | -457 | +351 | 133-113 HOU |
| 2/22/2024 | Pelicans | -6.5 | 227.5 | -261 | +212 | 127-105 NO |
| 1/31/2024 | Rockets | -1.5 | 230.5 | -118 | -102 | 110-99 NO |
| 12/23/2023 | Pelicans | -7.5 | 225.5 | -304 | +243 | 106-104 HOU |
| 11/10/2023 | Rockets | -3 | 219.5 | -151 | +127 | 104-101 HOU |
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Houston has an 18-11-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Rockets have a 3-3 record against the spread this season when favored by 7.5 points or more.
- Houston has gone over in 14 of its 30 games with a set total (46.7%).
- This season, the Rockets have won 16 out of the 21 games, or 76.2%, in which they've been favored.
- Houston has a record of 4-2 when it's favored by -312 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New Orleans has put together an 11-19-0 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans have a 5-9 record against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season.
- New Orleans has gone over in 15 of its 30 games with a set total (50%).
- The Pelicans have been the moneyline underdog 23 total times this season. They've finished 3-20 in those games.
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +250 or longer in 13 chances.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dillon Brooks: Out (Ankle),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Rest)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Jose Alvarado: Questionable (Hamstring),
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Ankle),
Javonte Green: Questionable (Knee)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 26, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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