The Rockets will play the Pelicans on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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
The 2025-26 NBA regular season has just tipped off for the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans. Let's check on some stats from 2024-25 to get a sense of what to expect for this matchup on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. It's also a great way to mark a starting point for each team's performance for this upcoming season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets had a 94.67 power ranking in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024-25 regular season was 82.33.
- Away Houston Rockets - At the end of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets had a 23-17 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 14-27 record as a home team. They ranked 16th for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Average Points Per Game - At the end of the 2024-25 regular season, the Houston Rockets ranked 12th (114.3) for average points scored per game, with the New Orleans Pelicans winding up 22nd (109.8).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - As for the average number of points scored by opponents in the 2024-25 regular season, the Houston Rockets finished 22nd (109.8), with the New Orleans Pelicans ranked 4th (119.3).
- Team Records - The Houston Rockets had a 52-30 record for 2024-25, with the New Orleans Pelicans finishing the regular season with a 21-61 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, mateys! The Rockets be facing the Pelicans in New Orleans Arena... The 2025-26 NBA season just begun, and the action is on the hardwood... Houston had a 52-30 standing last season, while New Orleans struggled at 21-61... The Pelicans' fans be roaring in their arena, ready for battle... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets from our partner sportsbooks below... Look at the prop bets for this game... Will the Rockets soar high or will the Pelicans defend their home turf?... Only time will tell, as these two teams clash in a fierce showdown... Be prepared for a showdown of epic proportions on Tuesday, October 14th!
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 -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +195 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Pelicans
10/14/25 8:10pm EDT | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans 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 Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Houston Rockets 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
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rockets
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
10/14/25 8:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at NOP 10/14/25 8:10pm EDT | 117.5 o -118117.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
HOU at NOP 10/14/25 8:10pm EDT | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | +2.5 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 124.0 | 116.3 | +7.7 | W1 | 1-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | +3.5 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 109.3 | 123.3 | -14.0 | L3 | 0-3 |
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 | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +30000 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:
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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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 Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 8:10 pm EDT, 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.
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