The New Orleans Pelicans hit the road tonight to take on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. The tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Houston has been stellar at home, and my Pelicans vs. Rockets predictions are looking for them to deliver another victory.
Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, March 13.
Pelicans vs Rockets prediction
Pelicans vs Rockets best bet: Rockets -7 (-110)
The Houston Rockets are one of the top teams in the Western Conference with a 40-25 record, which puts them in fourth place. This is a very good team, and it’s clear they thrive at the Toyota Center.
The Rockets own a 22-8 home record, and they beat the New Orleans Pelicans in H-Town by nine points in January. In fact, they’ve covered tonight’s spread in five of their last six meetings with New Orleans.
Also, Houston’s last two wins comfortably covered this spread, and the Pelicans are an atrocious 9-24 SU on the road. I expect the Rockets to grab a convincing victory.
Pelicans vs Rockets same-game parlay
Across two meetings, Kevin Durant averaged 25 points per contest, and after a cold night with just 11 points on Wednesday, you better believe Durant will respond after a recent tough stretch.
Jabari Smith Jr has hit the Over in two of his last three outings, and with Alperen Sengun potentially out tonight due to lower back pain, that could open up more touches.
Pelicans vs Rockets SGP
- Rockets -7
- Kevin Durant Over 25.5 points
- Jabari Smith Jr. Over 15.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Amen!
Amen Thompson has hit the Over in dimes in three of his last four appearances.
Pelicans vs Rockets SGP
- Rockets -7
- Kevin Durant Over 25.5 points
- Jabari Smith Jr. Over 15.5 points
- Amen Thompson Over 5.5 assists
Pelicans vs Rockets odds
- Spread: Pelicans +7 (-110) | Rockets -7 (-110)
- Moneyline: Pelicans +230 | Rockets -280
- Over/Under: Over 227 (-110) | Under 227 (-110)
Pelicans vs Rockets betting trend to know
The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 35 games (+14.00 Units / 36% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pelicans vs. Rockets.
How to watch Pelicans vs Rockets
| Location | Toyota Center, Houston, TX |
| Date | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SCHN, GCSEN |
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