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The New Orleans Pelicans (6-6) are favorites by 10.5 points when they host the Houston Rockets (2-10) on November 12, 2022 at Smoothie King Center. The game features one of the highest-scoring squads in the NBA versus one of the worst defensive teams, as the Pelicans are fifth in points scored per game (116.3), while the Rockets are 26th in points conceded (117.8). The matchup’s point total is 233.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Pelicans as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Pelicans have -533 odds to pick up the win, while the Rockets are listed at +401 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 233 points.
Pelicans vs. Rockets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBA
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
Pelicans vs. Rockets Betting Trends
The Pelicans have played 12 games, with five wins against the spread. New Orleans has been chosen as the favorite in seven games this year and has walked away with the win three times (42.9%) in those games. Pelicans games this year have hit the over on eight of 12 set point totals.
In the Rockets’ 12 games this year, they have five wins against the spread. Houston has compiled a 2-10 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 16.7% of those games). The Rockets have hit the over 58.3% of the time this year (seven of 12 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Pelicans
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 10 | 23.3 | 6.6 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Brandon Ingram | 8 | 21.6 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.9 |
| CJ McCollum | 12 | 18.6 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 12 | 14.3 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Trey Murphy III | 12 | 11.9 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
Rockets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 12 | 20.8 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 12 | 18.8 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Alperen Sengun | 10 | 17.1 | 9.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Eric Gordon | 10 | 12.7 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2 |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | 12 | 11.4 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Pelicans vs. Rockets Injury Report
Pelicans: EJ Liddell: Out (Knee), Kira Lewis: Out (Knee)
Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate: Out (Ankle), Bruno Fernando: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans owns a top-five offense this season, ranking fifth-best in the league with 116.3 points per game. At the other end, it ranks 17th with 113.6 points allowed per contest. Offensively the Pelicans have been worse in home games this season, scoring 110.8 points per game, compared to 119 per game in away games.
While New Orleans ranks in the bottom five in the NBA in threes per game with 10.3 (fifth-worst), it ranks 10th in the league with a 37.2% three-point percentage. Of the shots taken by the Pelicans in 2022-23, 69.7% of them have been two-pointers (76.4% of the team’s made baskets) and 30.3% have been from beyond the arc (23.6%).
What you need to know about the Houston Rockets
In 2022-23, Houston is 21st in the league on offense (110.3 points scored per game) and fifth-worst on defense (117.8 points allowed).
In 2022-23, Houston is 10th in the league in 3-point makes (13 per game) and 17th in 3-point percentage (35.4%). The Rockets attempt 40.8% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 59.2% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 33.3% of the Rockets’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 66.7% are 2-pointers.
Pelicans vs. Rockets Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the Pelicans, and we predict that Pelicans will cover the spread (Pelicans -10.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 233 points.
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