Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/29

The Houston Rockets take on the New Orleans Pelicans in the middle of the NBA regular season. The game will be held at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on SCHN.

The Rockets, led by head coach Ime Udoka, hold a strong record of 44-29. They are currently ranked 6th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Pelicans, under interim head coach James Borrego, have struggled this season with a 25-50 record. They are ranked 12th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division.

Rockets vs Pelicans Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockets Spread -6.0 (-110), Pelicans Spread +6.0 (-112), Rockets MoneyLine -227, Pelicans MoneyLine +186, Over/Under 225.5

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets recently secured a 119-109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Kevin Durant led with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jabari Smith Jr. also had a strong game with 21 points and 16 rebounds.

In their previous outing, the Rockets faced a close 108-110 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Alperen Sengün scored 30 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Kevin Durant also added 30 points and 8 assists.

The Rockets have some challenges this season. They are first in rebounds per game with 48.1. However, they rank 27th in three-pointers made per game, averaging 11.2.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans have faced some tough losses recently. They lost to the Toronto Raptors 119-106. In that game, Zion Williamson scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

Looking at their season stats, the Pelicans rank 16th in points per game with 115.3. They shoot 46.6% from the field, which is also 16th in the league. Their effective field goal percentage is 52.8, placing them 28th.

Key players for the Pelicans include Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson. Murphy averages 21.7 points per game, while Williamson averages 21.4. Both players are listed as questionable due to injuries, which could impact their performance.

BTB Betting Pick

The Houston Rockets are favored by 6 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Rockets have a strong defense, allowing only 110.2 points per game, which ranks them 4th in the league. Given their defensive stats and the Pelicans’ struggles in defense, taking the Rockets to cover the spread at -6.0 is a solid pick.

The over/under for the game is set at 225.5 points. The Rockets’ defense allows fewer points, and the Pelicans’ offense ranks 16th in points per game. Considering these factors, betting on the under 225.5 seems reasonable.