The Houston Rockets (38-25) host the New Orleans Pelicans (17-46) in a matchup of Southwest Division teams at Toyota Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Pelicans are 8-point underdogs in the game, the fourth matchup between the teams this season.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Rockets 120, Pelicans 105.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-331)
- Total Pick: Under 228.5 (computer predicts 225.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-8)
Recent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 231.5 | -166 | +139 | 109-97 HOU |
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | -7.5 | 221.5 | -294 | +239 | 128-111 HOU |
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | -9.5 | 219 | -457 | +351 | 133-113 HOU |
| 2/22/2024 | Pelicans | -6.5 | 227.5 | -261 | +212 | 127-105 NO |
| 1/31/2024 | Rockets | -1.5 | 230.5 | -118 | -102 | 110-99 NO |
| 12/23/2023 | Pelicans | -7.5 | 225.5 | -304 | +243 | 106-104 HOU |
| 11/10/2023 | Rockets | -3 | 219.5 | -151 | +127 | 104-101 HOU |
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Houston is 34-29-0 against the spread this season.
- The Rockets are 6-9 against the spread when favored by 8 points or more this season.
- In Houston's 63 games with a set total, 32 have hit the over (50.8%).
- The Rockets have entered the game as favorites 41 times this season and won 29, or 70.7%, of those games.
- This season, Houston has won nine of its 15 games, or 60%, when favored by at least -331 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 25-37-1 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 8-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 6-16 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 36 of New Orleans' 63 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have been the moneyline underdog 45 total times this season. They've finished 7-38 in those games.
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +265 or longer, New Orleans has a record of 1-20 (4.8%).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Reed Sheppard: Out (Thumb),
Fred VanVleet: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Bruce Brown: Out (Rest),
Dejounte Murray: Out For Season (Leg)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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