Rockets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 14 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 14, 2026, 12:08AM | Published: Mar 13, 2026, 2:00PM
The Houston Rockets will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Toyota Center on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Pelicans side that includes Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Houston vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 67% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.44, Pelicans $2.85
- Line: Rockets -5.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.44 and the Pelicans at $2.85.
The Rockets are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 230-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.85 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Rockets vs Pelicans best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Pelicans at Toyota Center on Saturday is the Rockets winning 117-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs New Orleans game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Pelicans at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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