Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Houston Rockets
New Orleans Pelicans
Pelicans face an uphill battle against the Rockets
- The Rockets have a strong home record with 22 wins in 30 games in the 2025-26 season.
- The Pelicans struggled away from home and won just nine games in 33 played in the 2025-26 season.
- The Rockets have been a stronger team in the head-to-head matchups against the Pelicans.
Houston Rockets to win and cover the spread (-6.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Toyota Center, Houston. |
| Tip Off: | 05:30:00 |
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1.34 | 3.14 |
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Match Prediction & Analysis
The Houston Rockets will host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Toyota Arena on March 14 at 05:30 am IST. This will be their third meeting in the season, with both sides recording a win each.
Current Standings: The Rockets are third in the Western conference with a 40-25 record, and the New Orleans Pelicans are 13th in the Western Conference with a 22-45 record.
Head-to-Head Record: The Rockets won 49 games against the Pelicans and lost 39. In the last five meetings, the Rockets averaged 126.4 points and won four games The Pelicans did well on offence and averaged 113.6 points in the previous five games against the Houston team.
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 25.9 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 0.9/0.8 |
| Trey Murphy III | 22.1 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 1.5/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Houston Rockets Preview
The addition of Kevin Durant handed the Houston side an offensive and experienced star to guide them in the playoffs. The team with talented young forwards will be dark horses for the league championship after an impressive 2024-25 season.
After a recent slump in offensive gameplay, the team ranks 21st in scoring (114.2 points per game) and leads the league in rebounds (48.2 per game). They rank 10th in offensive rating (116.5) and 6th in defensive rating (112.2).
The Rockets lead the league in rebounding and are the top blocking team, making them a stronger side around the rim. Improving their perimeter defence, the team ranks ninth in steals (8.7 per game) and third in blocks (5.8 per game) this season. On the playmaking front, the team averages 24.7 assists per game and 15.7 turnovers.
The Houston Rockets have performed well in their last five home games, securing a 4-1 record, losing a close game against the Golden State Warriors. During this stretch at the Toyota Center, they averaged 114.8 points scored and 104.2 points conceded.
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans put the Duke superstar Zion Williamson at the heart of their offence and are looking to rebuild around him. His injury crisis, though, is impacting the team's performance, putting them at a disadvantage.
The Pelicans move up to 17th place in the league with a 115.6 points-per-game average. They have an offensive rating of 113.2. In the recent five away games, the New Orleans Pelicans have struggled, posting a 2-3 record. During this stretch, they averaged 116.4 points scored and conceded an average of 119.0 points.
The side delivered a decent performance around the rim, with an average of 44 boards per game, and five blocks per game. On the playmaking front, the Pelicans average 25.1 assists per game but turn the ball over 14.3 times per game. The team, though, showed the ability to disrupt the opposition offence with an 8.9 steals average.
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Amen Thompson |
| SG | Tari Eason |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Jabari Smith Jr |
| C | Alperen Sengun |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Dejounte Murray |
| SG | Trey Murphy III |
| SF | Saddique Bay |
| PF | Zion Williamson |
| C | Herbert Jones |
HOUSTON ROCKETS vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Winning PredictionThe Rockets will be the favorites to win the game, behind the vulnerable defence of opponents and their strong home record. We are backing the Houston Rockets to win the encounter.
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