New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Prediction NBA Picks 10/15/24

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

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Magic and lost to the Heat. The Pelicans have won 6 of their last 11 preseason games. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 102.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 102.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 14.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Jordan Hawkins is averaging 14.5 points and 2 rebounds. Malcolm Hill is the third double-digit scorer and C.J. McCollum is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 27.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 23.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets lost to the Jazz, beat the Thunder, and they play the Spurs next. The Houston Rockets have won 6 of their last 8 preseason games. The Houston Rockets are averaging 117.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 17 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 16.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Dillion Brooks is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Whitmore is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Prediction

You can make a case for either side, as the Pelicans and Rockets have even point differentials so far this preseason. Kind of wild. With that said, the Rockets are the younger, more athletic team that has guys on their roster with a point to prove. The New Orleans Pelicans are more set in terms of their rotation and this is their last preseason game. The Pels are likely already looking toward the regular season. At home and the small chalk, I’ll side with the Rockets.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Houston Rockets -2.5