Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 6

Pelicans vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and WVUE

The Houston Rockets (37-25) are favored (by 4.5 points) to stop an eight-game road losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (17-45) on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5 points.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (68.9%)

Pelicans vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 33 times in 62 games with a set spread.
• In the Pelicans' 62 games this year, they have 25 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 32 times this season.
• The Pelicans have hit the over 58.1% of the time this year (36 of 62 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Houston has performed worse when playing at home, covering 15 times in 30 home games, and 18 times in 32 road games.
• The Rockets have eclipsed the total in a lower percentage of games at home (40%) than road games (62.5%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has performed better at home (16-13-1) than on the road (9-23-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over more frequently at home (18 of 30, 60%) than on the road (18 of 32, 56.2%).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 19.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists, shooting 49.2% from the field.
• Jalen Green averages 21.4 points, 4.4 boards and 3.1 assists, shooting 42.8% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Amen Thompson averages 13.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 54.6% from the field.
• Dillon Brooks averages 13.5 points, 3.9 boards and 1.6 assists, shooting 41.1% from the field and 38.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 made treys per contest.
• Tari Eason's numbers on the season are 11.7 points, 6.4 boards and 1.3 assists per contest, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 36.1% from downtown, with an average of 1.1 made 3-pointers.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 21.7 points for the Pelicans, plus 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
• CJ McCollum averages 21.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is also making 45% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 triples per contest.
• Yves Missi averages 8.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He is draining 53.9% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pelicans get 17.5 points per game from Dejounte Murray, plus 6.5 boards and 7.4 assists.
• Zion Williamson's numbers on the season are 24.8 points, 7.3 boards and 5.2 assists per game. He is sinking 57.3% of his shots from the floor.

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