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The Houston Rockets (40-25) are at home in Southwest Division play against the New Orleans Pelicans (22-45) on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The Rockets are favored by 7 points in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Rockets 121, Pelicans 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-282)
- Total Pick: Under 230.5 (computer predicts 229.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-7)
Recent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2026 | Rockets | -13.5 | 232.5 | -885 | +593 | 119-110 HOU |
| 12/18/2025 | Rockets | -9.5 | 236 | -420 | +325 | 133-128 NO |
| 3/8/2025 | Rockets | -6.5 | 228 | -282 | +227 | 146-117 HOU |
| 3/6/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 231.5 | -166 | +139 | 109-97 HOU |
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | -7.5 | 221.5 | -294 | +239 | 128-111 HOU |
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | -9.5 | 219 | -457 | +351 | 133-113 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston's ATS record is 29-36-0 this season.
- The Rockets have a 10-21 record against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- Houston's games have hit the over in 28 out of 67 opportunities (41.8%).
- This season, the Rockets have been favored 57 times and won 37, or 64.9%, of those games.
- Houston has a record of 21-9, a 70% win rate, when it's favored by -282 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 38-28-1 ATS this season.
- The Pelicans have a 17-13-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
- A total of 35 of New Orleans' 67 games with a set total have hit the over (52.2%).
- The Pelicans have been the moneyline underdog 54 total times this season. They've gone 12-42 in those games.
- New Orleans has a record of 4-24 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +229 or longer (14.3%).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Back),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle),
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Knee)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Bryce McGowens: Day-To-Day (Toe)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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