Rockets vs Pelicans Player Prop Bets Tonight – NBA, Dec. 18

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The Houston Rockets visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans, LA.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Rockets vs Pelicans Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 14-9 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 17-10 against the spread.

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Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Pelicans vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Thursday‘s game with 64.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

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Rockets Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 86 games (+16.50 Units / 12% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 46 games (+15.95 Units / 30% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 56 games (+14.95 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 52 of their last 86 games (+14.27 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+13.65 Units / 19% ROI)

Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 47 of their last 80 games (+11.80 Units / 13% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+10.80 Units / 38% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 41 games at home (+9.05 Units / 19% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 58 games (+8.95 Units / 14% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)

Houston Rockets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 14-9 (+4.15 Units / 16.44% ROI).

• 16-7 against the Moneyline (+0.45 Units / 0.49% ROI)
• 14-9 against the Over for game total points (+4.13 Units / 16.34% ROI)
• 9-14 against the Under for game total points (-6.4 Units / -25.24% ROI)

New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 17-10 (+6 Units / 20.2% ROI).

• 5-22 against the Moneyline (-13.8 Units / -50.18% ROI)
• 16-11 against the Over for game total points (+3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI)
• 11-16 against the Under for game total points (-6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 82 games (-27.05 Units / -27% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 82 games (-20.70 Units / -23% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-19.80 Units / -22% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 66 games (-19.05 Units / -25% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 82 games (-18.85 Units / -20% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Rockets:

• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 64 games (-24.00 Units / -33% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 64 games (-23.25 Units / -31% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 46 games (-22.05 Units / -42% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 61 games (-21.55 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 67 games (-20.85 Units / -14% ROI)

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• Houston Rockets Defensive stats
• New Orleans Pelicans Defensive stats

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Rockets have averaged 9.2 steals per game (212 steals/23 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets stole the ball 639 times in the 2023-24 season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Rockets allowed 11.7 fast break points per game (958 points/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Rockets have averaged 23.3 offensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 18.1

The Rockets had an eFG% of 46% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (236 points/23 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Rockets have averaged 19.0 second chance points per game (436 points/23 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.2

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 9.2 steals per game (212 steals/23 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets stole the ball 639 times in the 2023-24 season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Rockets allowed 11.7 fast break points per game (958 points/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 23.3 offensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 18.1

The Rockets had an eFG% of 46% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (236 points/23 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Rockets have averaged 19.0 second chance points per game (436 points/23 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.2

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 9.2 steals per game (212 steals/23 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets stole the ball 639 times in the 2023-24 season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Rockets allowed 11.7 fast break points per game (958 points/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 23.3 offensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 18.1

The Rockets had an eFG% of 46% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (236 points/23 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Rockets have averaged 19.0 second chance points per game (436 points/23 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.2

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