The Houston Rockets (37-25) are favored (by 5 points) to break an eight-game road losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (17-45) on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Rockets 117, Pelicans 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-187)
- Total Pick: Under 230.5 (computer predicts 226.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-5)
Recent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | -7.5 | 221.5 | -294 | +239 | 128-111 HOU |
| 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
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 33-29-0 record against the spread.
- The Rockets are 12-11 against the spread when favored by 5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 32 of Houston's 62 games with a set total.
- The Rockets have won 28, or 70%, of the 40 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Houston has won 19 of its 27 games, or 70.4%, when favored by at least -187 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans has gone 25-36-1 ATS this season.
- The Pelicans have a 13-22 record against the spread when an underdog by 5 points or more this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 36 of New Orleans' 62 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have gone 7-37 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 15.9% of those games).
- New Orleans has gone 3-33 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +156 or longer (8.3%).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out For Season (Leg)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and WVUE
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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