New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
New Orleans Pelicans
Houston Rockets
Can the Pelicans end their four game losing streak?
- The Pelicans are 25-50 this season and are on a 4-game losing streak.
- The Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-109 in their last outing on March 28th, 2026.
- In the last five head-to-head matches between the Pelicans and Rockets, the Rockets won 4 games.
Houston Rockets to win and cover the spread (-5.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans |
| Tip Off: | 04:30:00 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.95 | 1.42 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Match Prediction & Analysis
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center in what promises to be an intriguing intra-conference showdown. New Orleans enter battered by injuries and riding a four-game losing streak, desperately seeking to rediscover form on their home court.
The Rockets, fresh from ending their own two-game skid with a commanding win over Memphis, bring a seasoned roster led by Kevin Durant and are pushing hard for a top-four finish in the Western Conference.
Current Standings:
The New Orleans Pelicans are 25-50 this season. They are 3rd in the Southwest Division and 14th in the Western Conference.
The Houston Rockets are 44-29 this season. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division and 2nd in the Western Conference.
Head-to-Head Record:
In the last five head-to-head matches, the Houston Rockets won 4 games and the New Orleans Pelicans won 1 game. The Rockets have averaged 127.0 points per game against the Pelicans in these meetings, while the New Orleans Pelicans averaged 117.6 points per game against the Rockets.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 21.4 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 1/0.6 |
| Kevin Durant | 26 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 0.9/0.9 |
Teams Preview
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a tough 119-106 defeat against the Toronto Raptors in their last match on March 28th, 2026. Zion Williamson was the standout performer for New Orleans, posting 22 points on an efficient 9-for-13 from the field. Saddiq Bey contributed 19 points and showed resilience throughout.
The Pelicans were missing key contributors Trey Murphy III (ankle) and Dejounte Murray (Achilles), which severely limited their offensive firepower. Toronto ran away with a commanding 59-44 lead at halftime after a dominant second quarter run and the Pelicans could not recover, despite a spirited second-half effort.
Trey Murphy III has been outstanding when healthy, averaging 21.7 PPG, while Jeremiah Fears provides energy and scoring off the bench. The Pelicans will be looking to protect home court at the Smoothie King Center and deny Houston another road victory in what is a must-win game for their confidence.
The Pelicans on average score 114.7 points per game, they score 46.2% from the field and are ranked 21st in the league, and 34.5% from the arc and are ranked 23rd in the league. The Pelicans grab 43.5 rebounds per game and are ranked 16th in the season.
Houston Rockets Preview
The Houston Rockets put in a composed and clinical performance against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 28th, 2026, winning convincingly 119-109 to end a two-game slide. Kevin Durant was the star of the show with 25 points, leading Houston's critical fourth-quarter surge that blew the game open.
Jabari Smith Jr. delivered a double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Amen Thompson added 18 points, Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun chipped in 10 points. The Rockets were in control for much of the game, stretching their lead to double figures late in the third quarter and coasting home from there.
At 44-29 and 2nd in the Southwest Division, the Rockets are firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture. Kevin Durant leads with a stellar 26.0 PPG and is shooting 52.1% from the field, while Alperen Sengun is a force in the paint with 20.4 PPG, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.
The Rockets on average score 118.9 points per game, they score 48.5% from the field and are ranked 6th in the league, and 38.2% from the arc and are ranked 5th in the league. The Rockets grab 49.1 rebounds per game and are ranked 1st in the season.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Dejounte Murray |
| SG | Trey Murphy |
| SF | Herbert Jones |
| PF | Saddiq Bey |
| C | Zion Williamson |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Reed Sheppard |
| SG | Amen Thompson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Jabari Smith Jr |
| C | Alperen Sengun |
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS vs HOUSTON ROCKETS
Winning PredictionThe Rockets arrive in New Orleans with superior form, depth, and a lethal offensive arsenal led by Kevin Durant. Despite the Pelicans having home-court advantage, their injury-ravaged roster and poor recent form make it difficult to bet against a Houston side surging toward the playoffs.
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