Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – Friday, Mar 17

OddsJam’s NBA betting experts take you through the odds, predictions and best prop bets for this NBA matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans vs. the Houston Rockets. Tipoff is set for 8:10 p.m. ET / 5:10 p.m. PT in Houston.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Betting Odds:

Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction:

The New Orleans Pelicans are predicted to win with a 69.23% implied probability, according to betting markets, for this March 17, 2023 game.

Betting markets are also giving their opponent, the Houston Rockets, a 35.09% implied probability to win this game.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Moneyline

• The New Orleans Pelicans are favored at -225 odds vs. the Houston Rockets. 
• The Houston Rockets are a +185 moneyline underdog in this matchup and are +5.5 on the point spread at -110 odds.

Make sure to line shop and ensure you are getting the best odds in your location. All locations have different sportsbooks! 

Although New Orleans Pelicans is offered at -225 moneyline odds on Caesars, other online bookmakers in your location may have a better price. Shop for the best NBA lines here.

All odds in this NBA preview of New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets are from the opening lines. Odds can move at any time.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Total, Over/Under

• The total (e.g. over/under) for this matchup between the Pelicans and the Rockets is set at 228.5, with the over 228.5 at -110 and the under 228.5 at -110 odds.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Prop Bets:

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets first basket bets:

• Brandon Ingram to score first is set at +390 odds at Caesars. 

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets player points prop bets:

• Tari Eason Under 9.5 points is set at -137 odds at Caesars.

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets player 3-pointers made prop bets:

• Alperen Sengun Under 0.5 3-pointers is at -429 odds at Caesars.

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets player points + rebounds + assists prop bets:

• Jabari Smith Over 23.5 is -129 odds at Caesars.

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets player steals prop bets:

• Jonas Valanciunas Under 0.5 steals is set at -404 odds at Caesars.

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets player steals + blocks prop bets:

• Jalen Green Under 1.5 steals + blocks is at -244 odds at Caesars.

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets player assists prop bets:

• Kevin Porter Over 5.5 assists is set at -160 odds at Caesars.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets Same-Game Parlay

Looking for a same-game parlay for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets? We’ve got you covered! Here are the top SGPs for today’s game on PrizePicks.

As a note, you can find similar same-game and one-game parlays for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets at FanDuel, Caesars and BetMGM. Want to learn more on how to bet on same-game parlays? Check out the OddsJam Betting Education Hub!

Lines and odds from PrizePicks

For New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets on March 17, 2023, there are a variety of same-game parlays (SGPs) that you can wager on.

2-Leg Same-Game Parlay for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets

For example, Brandon Ingram Over 25.5 player points and Alperen Sengun Under 4 player assists parlayed together come out to +200 on PrizePicks. 

Similarly, Brandon Ingram Over 25.5 player points and Jabari Smith Over 1.5 3-pointers come out to +200 odds in a two-leg parlay.

If both of these picks for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets win, then you’d profit $200 for every $100 you wager.

3-Leg Same-Game Parlay for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets

If you’re feeling a touch riskier in New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets, here’s a Same-Game Parlay pick that comes out to +400 odds. It’s three picks, $100 to win $400.

1. Brandon Ingram Over 25.5 player points
2. Jabari Smith Over 1.5 player 3-pointers
3. Alperen Sengun Under 4 player assists

This three-leg parlay for March 17, 2023 has a 5:1 payout. 

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets Betting Odds, Over/Under & Point Spreads:

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