Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 24, 2023, 12:10AM | Published: Dec 23, 2023, 5:22AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are up against a Rockets team that includes Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Rockets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Rockets
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's New Orleans-Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 76% chance of winning against the Rockets at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Rockets Match Centre
Pelicans vs Rockets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.38, Rockets $3.60
- Line: Pelicans -7.5 ($2.00), Rockets +7.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.38 and the Rockets at $3.60.
The Pelicans are 7.5-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Rockets (+7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Rockets sits at 226.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (-7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 226.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Pelicans vs Rockets game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.38 with Betfair (76% probability)
- Line: Pelicans -7.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 226.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (52% probability)
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Rockets at Smoothie King Center this Sunday has the Pelicans prevailing 116-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Houston on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Pelicans vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Fred VanVleet is projected to have 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists for the Rockets.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 28 | 5 | 6 |
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 16 | 12 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 3 | 1 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | 21 | 4 | 8 |
| Jalen Green | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Alperen Sengun | 16 | 9 | 6 |
| Dillon Brooks | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Houston match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Rockets: Preview
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Rockets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday 24 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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