The Pelicans will play the Rockets on Wednesday, January 31st, 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 New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Wednesday, January 31st, 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 New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 90.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 12-11 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 17-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 11th (116.6) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 20th, averaging 113.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.1 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 17th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 5-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 7-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 26-21 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 22-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! On Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, another thrilling clash unfolds in the 2023-24 NBA regular season. The New Orleans Pelicans, with a 26-21 overall standing, face off against the Houston Rockets, sitting at 22-24. The Houston Rockets' venue is buzzing with excitement...
With a 5-6 Western Southwest Division record, the Pelicans are fighting to climb higher in the rankings. Meanwhile, the Rockets hold a commanding 7-2 division record, ready to defend their turf. It's divisional rivalry at its fiercest...
Both teams have been displaying remarkable offensive prowess this season. The Pelicans have been averaging 116.6 points per game, while the Rockets have been nailing an average of 113.7. Expect a high-scoring showdown...
To get a better understanding of each team's performance, be sure to review their stats. But that's not all! Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. So, bet with confidence...
If you're hungry for more action, we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below. So grab your jolly roger and set sail for an evening of intense NBA action. It's a clash of titans, and only one shall emerge victorious...
Best Pelicans at Rockets Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -1 -113 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +1.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the -103 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Rockets
1/31/24 8:10pm EST | +1.5 -115-1.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/31/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -120115.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 38.5 o -12038.5 u -110Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brandon Ingram
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Dyson Daniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dyson Daniels
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -14525.5 u +110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jae Sean Tate
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Larry Nance Jr
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Larry Nance Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -115Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 1/31/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -125Bet |
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 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +15000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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