Rockets vs. Pelicans odds, tips and betting trends | March 29
Data Skrive
March 28, 2026, 8:24 p.m. CT
The New Orleans Pelicans (25-50) will attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (44-29) on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Smoothie King Center as 6.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup’s point total is set at 224.5.
In its most recent game, Houston defeated the Grizzlies on Friday, 119-109. Kevin Durant scored a team-high 25 points (and contributed 10 assists and six boards).
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Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Spread: Houston -6.5Moneyline: Houston -235, New Orleans +190Total: 224.5 pointsRockets betting insightsThe Rockets have a 30-43-0 record against the spread this season.The Rockets are 12-27 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.A total of 32 of the Rockets’ 75 games with a set total have hit the over (42.7%).Rockets key playersKevin Durant: 26 PTS, 51.8 FG%, 41.1 3PT% (166-for-404)Alperen Sengun: 20.4 PTS, 8.9 REB, 6.2 AST, 1.2 STL, 1.1 BLK, 51.6 FG%, 27.9 3PT% (31-for-111)Amen Thompson: 17.9 PTS, 7.9 REB, 5.2 AST, 1.5 STL, 52.4 FG%, 22.9 3PT% (25-for-109)Jabari Smith Jr.: 15.5 PTS, 7 REB, 45.1 FG%, 35.6 3PT% (151-for-424)Reed Sheppard: 13.5 PTS, 1.5 STL, 42.5 FG%, 38.5 3PT% (196-for-509)Rockets vs. Pelicans game infoGame day: Sunday, March 29, 2026Game time: 7 p.m. ETLocation: New Orleans, LouisianaArena: Smoothie King CenterTV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+Watch the NBA on Fubo!
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