Houston looks to cover the Rockets-Pelicans point betting spread on Wednesday and improve its overall 29-31 mark when they host New Orleans in NBA basketball action.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 114-106 victory for the Rockets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets currently sport a record of 29-31, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 25-34-1 ATS. The New Orleans Pelicans are 23-35 and 24-34 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Rockets post a 36-24 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Pelicans have gone 29-28-1 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs New Orleans injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Houston Rockets rated this week at No. 15 and the New Orleans Pelicans sitting at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Houston's No. 24-rated NBA squad against New Orleans's No. 23-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Houston rates No. 2 in the league with 10.95 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 13 with 8.57 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New Orleans got 31 points from Ryan Anderson en route to a 112-110 loss at the hands of New Orleans on Saturday at Smoothie King Center.
Houston got 30 points from Dwight Howard en route to a 128-121 loss against Milwaukee on Monday at Bradley Center.
- New Orleans is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
- New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- New Orleans is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games
- Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans home to San Antonio, Thursday, March 3rd
Houston at Chicago, Saturday, March 5th
