The much-awaited game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets is set to take place tonight at 7:00 PM EDT. According to the odds, the Pelicans are favorites to win with a spread of -5 and an overall moneyline of -204, while the Rockets are the underdogs with a spread of +5 and a moneyline of +173. The total for the game has been set at 227.5, making it an exciting match with a lot of potential for both teams.
Let’s take a look back at their last encounter, which took place on March 17, 2023. The Rockets narrowly beat the Pelicans with a scoreline of 114-112, covering the spread as underdogs at +5.5. The total for that game was set at 228.0 and stayed under by 2.0 points. Tonight’s game could go either way, but the odds are in favor of the Pelicans.
Against the Spread
The Pelicans have been inconsistent against the spread in their last 10 games, covering only three times. However, the Rockets have fared a bit better by covering six out of their last 10 games. A trend to keep in mind when placing your bet.
Totals Trends
So far, the Pelicans have gone over the total in three of their last 10 games while staying under in seven of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Rockets have been relatively inconsistent with five games going over and five games staying under in their last ten matches.
Our Expert’s Pick
Our expert tipster is following Redd, a hot Shark player, and suggests taking the Houston Rockets +5 (-110) for this game. However, we advise you to gamble responsibly and not go overboard with your bets. Always remember, sports betting is a chance-based activity, and nothing in this world can guarantee a win. Hence, always bet with your head and not your heart.
So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and place your bets while keeping in mind all the trends and odds for tonight’s match between the Pelicans and the Rockets. Who knows, you might just strike it lucky tonight!