The New Orleans Pelicans (5-22) will look to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (17-9) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Toyota Center as big, 10.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports.

Our computer predictions for Thursday’s game will assist you in making an informed wager taking advantage of the best bets out there.

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Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Info

• When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
• TV: SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Rockets (- 10.5)

• Against the spread, Houston is 16-10-0 this year.
• New Orleans’ record against the spread is 10-17-0.
• As a 10.5-point favorite or greater, the Rockets have two wins ATS (2-1).
• The Pelicans have won twice ATS (2-4) as a 10.5-point underdog or more this season.

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Pick OU:

Over (219.5)

• The Rockets and their opponents have combined to score more than 219.5 points in 12 of 26 games this season.
• The Pelicans have played 17 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 219.5 points.
• Houston has an average total of 222 in its matchups this year, 2.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
• New Orleans has a 222.8-point average over/under in its outings this season, 3.3 more points than this game’s point total.
• The Rockets score the 14th-most points in the NBA this season, while the Pelicans’ offense puts up the 22nd-most.
• The Pelicans have surrendered the 26th-fewest points in NBA play this season, while the Rockets have given up the sixth-fewest.

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Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-500)

• The Rockets have been favorites in 18 games this season and won 13 (72.2%) of those contests.
• The Pelicans have been victorious in three, or 15%, of the 20 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• This season, Houston has won two of its three games when favored by at least -500 on the moneyline.
• New Orleans has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +375 or worse on the moneyline this season.
• The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 83.3% chance of a victory for the Rockets.

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