The Rockets will play the Pelicans on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. 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
The Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans will tip-off on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 88.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, is currently 95.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 5-21 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to the floor sporting a 16-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 20th (113.3) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 13th, averaging 116.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.7 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 7-4 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, come to the game with a 8-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 24-30 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 33-22 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, me hearties! The Rockets clash with the Pelicans in New Orleans...The arena be buzzing with excitement as these teams face off...Rockets stand at 24-30 overall, while the Pelicans be at 33-22...Houston holds a 7-4 division record, but New Orleans be at 8-6...
Rockets average 113.3 points per game, while the Pelicans be at 116.5...Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing yer bets...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads...Totals, and moneylines for this game, so ye can wager wisely...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...Don't miss out on the action as these teams battle on Thursday...May the best team emerge victorious in this thrilling matchup on the court...Let the game begin, and may the swiftest ship claim victory!
Best Rockets at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227 -113 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +215 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Pelicans
2/22/24 8:10pm EST | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Rockets
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
2/22/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at NOP 2/22/24 8:10pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
HOU at NOP 2/22/24 8:10pm EST | 117.5 o -105117.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
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 OddsNo NBA Championship TM Houston Rockets YR: futures available
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Pelicans | +15000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.