The New Orleans Pelicans (25-50) are 6-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (44-29) on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on Sports Talk 790AM<\/a><\/p>\n Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final score of Rockets 117, Pelicans 112.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-226) Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Houston’s ATS record is 30-43-0 this season. New Orleans has a 43-30-2 record against the spread this year.
\nTotal Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 229.5 points)
\nPick ATS: Pelicans (+6)
\nRecent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups<\/p>\n
\nIn games this season they were favored by 6 points or more, the Rockets have a 12-27 record against the spread.
\nHouston’s games have gone over the point total in 32 out of 75 opportunities (42.7%).
\nThe Rockets have been favorites in 64 games this season and won 41 (64.1%) of those contests.
\nHouston has a record of 27-14, a 65.9% win rate, when it’s favored by -226 or more by oddsmakers this season.
\nPelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games this season in which they were an underdog by 6 points or more, the Pelicans have an 18-15-1 record against the spread.
\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 37 of New Orleans’ 75 games with a set total.
\nThe Pelicans have won 21.7% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (13-47).
\nWhen it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +187 or longer, New Orleans has a record of 4-30 (11.8%).<\/p>\n