New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/03/2025, 23:48  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 06/03/2025 at 00:00 in NBA Predictions

The Houston Rockets will travel to the lowly New Orleans Pelicans, seeking to snap a three-game losing run in the NBA. They enter this match with the fifth-best record in the Western Conference, whereas the Pelicans are 14th. Below is our prediction for this match.

Though they are coming off a heavy loss away to the Lakers, the Pelicans are riding one of their best stretches this season. Willie Green’s men have been one of the whipping boys this year.

They have lost 45 matches, a tally that is exceeded by only three other teams. In their last eight outings, however, they have shown good form and won five times.

Injuries have ravaged the Pelicans, and for this match, Brandon Boston, Herb Jones and Dejounte Murray are unavailable.

The Rockets have hit a snag and are desperate to return to winning ways. Ime Udoka’s men have slipped to a 37-25 record after losing three straight.

They are not entirely safe in fifth place as they are only three games above the in-form Warriors. The Rockets, who are playing the final of a three-game road trip, were defeated 115-102 by the Pacers last time out.

Fred VanVleet has been sidelined with an ankle problem and will miss his third successive match.

The Rockets have won both meetings with the Pels this season.