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The Rockets and Pelicans will face off on December 06, 2021, in an NBA game in Houston, TX at Toyota Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Rockets vs. Pelicans betting tip and prediction
This Western Conference clash will be played on December 06, 2021, at 00:00. The Rockets enter as 5.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, Rockets were 5.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Pelicans, 122-115. The over/under for the upcoming game is 221 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 232.5 points, and the over was victorious.
Entering this game, the Rockets are 50000 to win the NBA Finals while the Pelicans are 10000. In terms of conference championship odds, Rockets are to win its conference, and Pelicans’ odds stand at . For the team’s respective divisions, the Rockets are 10000 to win the Southwest Division, meanwhile, the Pelicans’ odds to win the Southwest Division are 700.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2021-2022 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Rockets are making 33.4 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Pelicans are converting on 34 percent of their 3-pointers. Rockets are attempting 43 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Pelicans are taking 36 percent of its field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Houston Rockets
How are the Rockets playing this season?
The Rockets come into this game with a 6-16 record, and they are currently 14th in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Did the Rockets win their most recent game?
Yes, Rockets defeated the Magic, 118-116. Kelly Olynyk scored 26 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Rockets
The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Christian Wood, who is averaging 16.2 points per game. He scored 15 points on 3-for-11 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Pelicans. In the last game he scored 50 points in DraftKings and 48.8 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Rockets
Coming into the December 06, 2021 contest, Christian Wood leads the Rockets with 11.3 rebounds per game. In the last match he made 50 points in DraftKings and 48.8 fantasy points in FanDuel. Kevin Porter Jr. has a team-high 5.8 assists per game. He scored 17.75 DraftKings points and 16.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Rockets is Kevin Porter Jr. (1.3 steals per game). He has 17.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 16.2 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Christian Wood is leading the way for the Rockets with 1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 50 DraftKings fantasy points and 48.8 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Rockets Team Analysis
The Rockets’ point differential this season is 0.93 points, which ranks 27th in the NBA. They are averaging 104.6 points per game while allowing 112 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Rockets are making 12.5 shots per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA.
Projected Rockets Starting Lineup and Injuries
In their last meeting against the Pelicans, the Rockets’ starting lineup consisted of Christian Wood, Jae’Sean Tate, Danuel House Jr., Sterling Brown , and Kevin Porter Jr.. For the upcoming matchup, Rockets has the following injuries: Usman Garuba is questionable (thumb), Jalen Green is questionable (hamstring), Kevin Porter Jr. isquestionable (thigh) and John Wall is out (holdout).
New Orleans Pelicans
How are the Pelicans playing this season?
The Pelicans head this game with a 7-18 record, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Did the Pelicans win their most recent game?
Yes, Pelicans defeated the Mavericks, 107-91. Lonzo Ball scored 27 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Pelicans
The leading scorer for the Pelicans this season is Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 21.9 points per game. Brandon Ingram also leads the team in minutes played per game with 20.76. In the last game, scored 57 DraftKings fantasy points per game and 55.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans
Jonas Valanciunas is leading the way with 12.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 34.25 points in DraftKings and 31.7 in FanDuel. Brandon Ingram is dishing out a team-high 4.7 assists per game. He has 57 DraftKings fantasy points and 55.6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, Pelicans’ leader is Herbert Jones with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 26.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 27.4 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks leader for the Pelicans is Jonas Valanciunas, who is sending back 0.8 shots per game. He scored 34.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.
Pelicans Team Analysis
The Pelicans’ point differential this season is 0.94 points, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 103.2 points per game while allowing 109.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Pelicans are making 11 shots per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pelicans are making 16.1 per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.
Projected Pelicans’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
In their last meeting against the Rockets, the Pelicans’ starting five was Steven Adams, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Eric Bledsoe , and Lonzo Ball. For the upcoming matchup, Pelicans has the following injuries: Josh Hart is questionable (knee), Daulton Hommes is out (calf), Didi Louzada Silva is questionable (suspension) and Zion Williamson is questionable (foot).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Rockets coming into this game as 5.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Rockets.
Money Line betting suggestion
Rockets are a 5.5 money line underdog for the game against Pelicans, and the suggestion is to pick the Rockets.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Rockets and Pelicans is 221 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.
Will there be Overtime?
Since the Rockets and Pelicans have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.
Rockets vs Pelicans betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on December 06, 2021.
The contest will take place at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
The Rockets have a 6-16 record thus far this season, they are the 14th seed in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are 7-18, they own the 13th spot in the Western Conference.
The last time that the Rockets and Pelicans played, Pelicans won, 122-115.
Rockets are underdogs by 3 points for the December 06, 2021 game. In the previous meeting, the Rockets were a 5.5 point underdogs. They lost the game against Pelicans, 122-115.
The over/under is 221 points for the December 06, 2021 game. The last time the Rockets and Pelicans faced each other, the over/under was 232.5. Bettors who took the over won. The teams combined for 237 points.
The matchup on December 06, 2021, is the first game between the Rockets and Pelicans this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on February 07, 2022 at the Toyota Center.
