The Rockets will play the Pelicans on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans will take to the court on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets arrive at this game with a 93.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans, have a 84.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets sport a 19-19 away team record. That result ranks them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans hit the floor with a 16-22 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 13th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets sit 18th (114.1) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 15th, averaging 115.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.2 points against the Houston Rockets per game this season. That result puts them 25th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 6th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 119.3 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets wind down the season with a 8-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, have a 7-8 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 44-29 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 25-50 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Houston Rockets face the New Orleans Pelicans in a crucial battle... for playoff positioning. Rockets stand at 44-29, Pelicans at 25-50. In the Western Southwest Division, Rockets are 8-6 while Pelicans are 7-8... Rockets average 114.1 points per game, Pelicans average 115.3 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players.
The Rockets must pillage a victory to secure their playoff spot... while the Pelicans seek to play spoiler in this late-season showdown. It's a clash of high-flying offenses and gritty defenses... as each team battles for a chance at postseason glory.
So hoist the sails and set course for the Smoothie King Center... as these two teams prepare for a showdown on the hardwood. Will the Rockets soar to victory, or will the Pelicans ground their hopes? Only time will tell in this epic NBA showdown.
Best Rockets at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Pelicans
3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | -5.5 -115+5.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Rockets
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -118Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 31.5 u -10531.5 o -125Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 14.5 u -10514.5 o -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 23.5 o -13023.5 u -105Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 28.5 u -11028.5 o -118Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NOP 3/29/26 7:10pm EDT | 28.5 u -11028.5 o -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Houston Rockets | 51 | 29 | 0.638 | +13.0 | 29-10 | 22-19 | 9-6 | 28-22 | 114.8 | 109.8 | +5.0 | W8 | 8-2 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 54 | 0.325 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-30 | 7-9 | 17-33 | 115.4 | 119.6 | -4.2 | W1 | 2-8 |
Houston Rockets & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6000 Bet |
No NBA Championship TM New Orleans Pelicans YR: futures available
Houston Rockets & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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