Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 3/29/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans meet Sunday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets lost to the Timberwolves and beat the Grizzlies, and they play the Knicks next. The Rockets have lost 5 of their last 9 games.

The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.4 points and 8.9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Pistons and Raptors and play the Trail Blazers next. The Pelicans have lost 4 straight games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Dejounte Murray is dishing 6.5 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Rockets have lost each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Pelicans have won four of their last five games as home underdogs.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Pelicans have lost 33 of their last 34 games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Rockets have won nine of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs following a road loss.
• The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the last 10 games between the Rockets and Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Total Points: Facts

• Eleven of the Pelicans’ last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Six of the Rockets’ last seven road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Bryce McGowens. Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray are questionable.

The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams.

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Rockets should win this game without much effort, but that’s been the case a lot this season and it hasn’t panned out. The Rockets have underachieved for their talent level and they’re a .500 team on the road. The Rockets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and 30-43 ATS on the season. The Pelicans have nothing to play for but they continue to compete and they’re 43-32 ATS on the season. We have one team that makes us money and one that doesn’t. The Rockets are a playoff team but look like they’re ready for their season to end. It’s weird. Give me the points with the Pelicans.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +5.5