The Houston Rockets (44-29) and New Orleans Pelicans (25-50) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.
The Rockets are 6-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Rockets -6), with the over/under set at 225.5 total points. Houston is a -225 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +188 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 29.
Rockets vs Pelicans Prediction, Pick
- Rockets vs Pelicans pick: Amen Thompson Over 18.5 Points (-108)
My Pelicans vs. Rockets best bet is on Amen Thompson to score over 18.5 points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Rockets vs Pelicans Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -108 | 225.5 -110o / -110u | -225 |
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -112 | 225.5 -110o / -110u | +188 |
Rockets vs Pelicans NBA Preview
The Pelicans will host the Rockets on Sunday evening, in a game that Houston should be able to control.
Amen Thompson has been crucial for the Rockets’ offense as of late.
Thompson is averaging 20.4 points over his last 15 games — and he has exceeded this mark in 10 of his last 15 outings.
This is a strong matchup for him as well.
The Pelicans are extremely weak at the rim, and that’s where Thompson makes a living — with 86% of his shots coming from within the paint this season.
Rockets vs Pelicans Predictions, Betting Analysis
Thompson has finished with point-totals of 23, 20, and 23 in three matchups against the Pelicans so far this season.
I expect that trend to continue for him tonight.
Action PRO is projecting 18.9 points for Thompson in tonight's game against the Pelicans.
Pick: Amen Thompson Over 18.5 Points (-108)
