Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 29

Pelicans vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-50) are underdogs (+6) as they attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (44-29) at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs on SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The point total is set at 225.5 for the matchup.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (66.9%)

Pelicans vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread in a game 29 times this season (29-44-0).
• In the Pelicans' 75 games this year, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over 32 times out of 75 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have gone over the total in 37 of 75 opportunities (49.3%).
• Houston sports a worse record against the spread in home games (12-23-0) than it does on the road (17-21-0).
• The Rockets have gone over the total in a lower percentage of home games (34.3%) than road tilts (52.6%).
• New Orleans has been better against the spread at home (24-13-1) than away (18-17-1) this year.
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, 19 of 38) than away (48.6%, 18 of 37).

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant averages 26 points, 5.4 boards and 4.6 assists.
• Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.4 points, 6.2 assists and 8.9 boards.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 17.9 points, 7.9 boards and 5.2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Jabari Smith Jr.'s numbers on the season are 15.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 45.1% from the floor and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13.5 points, 3.4 assists and 2.9 rebounds.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III's numbers on the season are 21.7 points, 5.7 boards and 3.8 assists per game. He is also sinking 47.1% of his shots from the floor and 38.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.3 triples (fifth in league).
• Zion Williamson averages 21.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He is also draining 60.3% of his shots from the floor (seventh in NBA).
• The Pelicans get 17.4 points per game from Saddiq Bey, plus 5.6 boards and 2.6 assists.
• Derik Queen averages 11.4 points, 6.9 boards and 3.7 assists. He is making 47.7% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears provides the Pelicans 13 points, 3.6 boards and 3.2 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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