Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans, Picks and Prediction, Sunday, March 29, 2026
Use Code WWWC Houston (44-29) will be going for their second consecutive win when they visit Smoothie King Center on Sunday night to face New Orleans (25-50) at 7 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Rockets vs. Pelicans prediction. Get our top NBA predictions and increase your bankroll!
The Rockets are coming off a 119-109 win over Memphis as 13.5-point favorites. The Pelicans are coming off a 119-106 loss to Toronto as 8.5-point underdogs.
Houston is 7-3 in its last 10 games against New Orleans
Rockets Going For Fourth Win In Six Games
The Rockets snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over the Grizzlies in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their fourth win in six games when they play on Sunday.
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Houston averages 114.1 points per game. They’ve made 47.1 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers.
Kevin Durant leads Houston with 26 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Alperen Sengun averages 20.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, while Amen Thompson averages 17.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Houston is giving up 109.4 points per game. Opponents have made 46 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Pelicans Trying To Snap Four-Game Losing Streak
The Pelicans followed up their three-game winning streak with four straight losses. They will try to put an end to the losing streak with a win on Sunday.
New Orleans averages 115.3 points per game. They’ve made 46.3 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
Trey Murphy III leads New Orleans with 21.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Zion Williamson averages 21.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Saddiq Bey averages 17.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
New Orleans is giving up 121 points per game. Opponents have made 48 percent of their field goals and 35.3 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Trey Murphy III (Ankle) is questionable for this game.
Rockets vs. Pelicans Picks
Point Spread Pick for Rockets vs. Pelicans
- Houston Rockets to cover. (4 Units)
The Rockets have the edge in this game because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 117 points per game in their last three games, while making over 47 percent of their shots. They also did a better job at the charity stripe, making over 76 percent of their free throws, while the Pelicans made less than 70 percent of theirs. They’re one of the best rebounding teams in the league, and they grab more than 15 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Pelicans aren’t very good defensively, and they’re giving up more than 118 points per game at home, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Rockets. Take Houston to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Rockets vs. Pelicans
- Over (4 Units)
The Rockets average 114.1 points per game. They play at the 27th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 100.9 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 123 points per game in their last three games. The Pelicans average 115.3 points per game. They play at the 12th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 104.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 117 points per game in their last three games. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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