Rockets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 March 2025
Last updated: Mar 9, 2025, 12:11AM | Published: Mar 8, 2025, 2:00PM
The Houston Rockets will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Toyota Center on Sunday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Amen Thompson, the Rockets are aiming to beat a Pelicans side that includes Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Houston vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 71% chance of beating the Pelicans at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.34, Pelicans $3.35
- Line: Rockets -7.5 ($1.95), Pelicans +7.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 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 $1.34 and the Pelicans at $3.35.
The Rockets are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 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 (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.35 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +7.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Rockets vs Pelicans best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Pelicans at Toyota Center on Sunday is the Rockets winning 117-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs New Orleans game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Rockets and Pelicans at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Sunday 9 March 2025
- 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 thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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