The Pelicans will play the Rockets on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets set for Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 81.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 95.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 1-13 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 10-3 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 28th (105.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 14th averaging 112.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.6 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 7th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 106.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 0-3 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 4-1 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-22 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 17-9 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, me hearties! The New Orleans Pelicans be sailing into...
the Houston Rockets' arena for a fierce battle on December 19th... (prepare for a raucous crowd of Rockets fans, cheering and jeering)... The Pelicans be struggling with a 5-22 overall record this season... while the Rockets be flying high with a 17-9 overall standing... The Pelicans be winless in the Western Southwest Division at 0-3... while the Rockets be holding strong at 4-1 in the division...
The Pelicans be averaging 105.1 points per game, while the Rockets... be putting up an impressive 112.1 points per game on average... Will the Pelicans be able to plunder a victory on Rockets'... home court, or will the Rockets defend their territory with fury?... See you courtside at today's game and may the best team win... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets... from our featured sportsbooks before placing your wagers... Look at this game's prop bets below and choose wisely, me hearties!
Best Pelicans at Rockets Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +333 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Rockets
12/19/24 8:10pm EST | +9.5 -110-9.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Rockets
Game to Overtime
12/19/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 104.5 o -110104.5 u -115Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o +11021.5 u -150Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Brandon Boston Jr
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -10537.5 u -130Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -120Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -13026.5 u -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at HOU 12/19/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o +10023.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 18 | 9 | 0.667 | +6.0 | 11-3 | 7-6 | 5-1 | 12-7 | 112.9 | 106.4 | +6.5 | W1 | 6-4 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 5 | 24 | 0.172 | +20.0 | 4-10 | 1-14 | 0-4 | 3-13 | 104.9 | 116.7 | -11.8 | L6 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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