Rockets vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 13

The Houston Rockets (40-25) are home in Southwest Division action versus the New Orleans Pelicans (22-45) on March 13, 2026. It's the third matchup between these clubs this season.

The Rockets are currently strong 7-point favorites against the Pelicans. The matchup's point total is 230.5.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, March 13, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Toyota Center
• Total: 230.5 points
• Spread: Rockets -7
• Moneyline: Rockets (-270), Pelicans (+220)

How to watch Rockets vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+

Betting the Over/Under: Rockets vs. Pelicans

• In 20 of 65 games this season, the Rockets and their opponents have combined to total more than 230.5 points.
• Pelicans games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 230.5 points in 42 of 67 outings.
• These teams average a combined 229.8 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams surrender 230 points per game combined, 0.5 points fewer than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Rockets vs. Pelicans

• Houston has compiled a 28-37-0 record against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 7-point favorites this season, the Rockets have an ATS record of 10-22.
• The Pelicans have won 37 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 29 times.
• When playing as at least 7-point underdogs this season, New Orleans has an ATS record of 17-13-1.
• At home this season, the Rockets are 22-8 overall and 11-19 against the spread.
• At home, as a 7-point favorite or greater, Houston is 7-14 ATS.
• This year in away games, the Pelicans are 16-15-1 against the spread and 9-24 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Rockets vs. Pelicans

• The Rockets have been favored on the moneyline 57 total times this season. They've gone 37-20 in those games.
• The Pelicans have entered the game as underdogs 54 times this season and won 12, or 22.2%, of those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -270 or shorter, Houston has a record of 21-10 (67.7% win percentage).
• This season, New Orleans has won four of its 29 games, or 13.8%, when it is the underdog by at least +220 on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Rockets have an implied win probability of 73.0%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Rockets vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Pelicans (+ 7)
• Pick OU: Over (230.5)
  
• Prediction: Pelicans 120 - Rockets 118
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