The Pelicans will play the Rockets on Friday, March 13th, 2026. 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
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Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets when they matchup on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans start this game with a 86.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, currently possesses a 94.33 ranking. 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 9-24 away team record. That record puts them 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets hit the hardwood boasting a 22-8 record as a home team. They now stand 5th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently stand 12th (115.6) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets now rank 17th, averaging 114.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.0 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game so far this season. That result ranks them 4th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Houston Rockets have allowed 110.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 6-7 Western Southwest Division division record. The home team, the Houston Rockets, tip-off with a 6-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 22-45 overall standing, while the Houston Rockets have a 40-25 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Pelicans face off against the Rockets...
In this pivotal late season matchup, both teams fight for playoff positioning...
The Pelicans sit at 22-45 overall while the Rockets boast 40-25...
Dig into each team's standings below... Review the best point spread...
With the Pelicans averaging 115.6 points per game... Rockets averaging 114.2...
Don't miss this clash of titans on March 13th in Houston... Be there or walk the plank!
Best Pelicans at Rockets Odds
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Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +12.0 | 30-11 | 22-19 | 10-6 | 29-23 | 115.2 | 110.0 | +5.2 | W1 | 9-1 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
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How to Bet on the Game
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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.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, March 13th, 2026 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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets 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.