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The New Orleans Pelicans (25-50) are underdogs (+6) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (44-29) at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Rockets 117, Pelicans 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-239)
- Total Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 229.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+6)
Recent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Rockets | -5.5 | 230.5 | -228 | +187 | 107-105 HOU |
| 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
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 30-43-0 record against the spread.
- The Rockets have a 12-27 record against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 32 of Houston's 75 games with a set total.
- The Rockets have entered the game as favorites 64 times this season and won 41, or 64.1%, of those games.
- This season, Houston has won 25 of its 39 games, or 64.1%, when favored by at least -239 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans has a 43-30-2 record against the spread this season.
- The Pelicans are 18-15-1 against the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this season.
- New Orleans has hit the over in 37 of its 75 games with a set total (49.3%).
- The Pelicans have won 13 of the 60 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (21.7%).
- New Orleans has a record of 4-29 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +195 or longer (12.1%).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Ankle),
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe),
Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Achilles)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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