Juan Camilo Vergara
The NBA’s regular season in going through its final stretch, and this Friday, March 17, we will have a Pelicans vs Rockets game where the visiting team is in desperate need of a win.
The Pelicans are 12th in the Western Conference and have lost seven of their last 10 games played, which has pushed them out of the Play-In tournament zone. The Rockets, on the other hand, have long been eliminated, and their ambitions are long over.
Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about this New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets game. Remember that, at JefeBet, you can find the best NBA odds and information.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets NBA Regular Season Game on March 17, 2023
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- When: Friday, March 17, 2023, 8:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
- Regular Season Record: 33-36
The Pelicans were for the first month and a half of the season one of the best teams in the Western Conference, but injuries to Zion Williamson (who remains without a return date) and Brandon Ingram changed the course of the campaign for New Orleans.
The team lost badly this week against a direct rival, the Lakers. Clearly, the confidence of the squad led by Willie Green is at its lowest point, so playoff dreams are beginning to fade away.
Having two games to play in a row against the Rockets this weekend is a golden opportunity that New Orleans cannot afford to miss if they want to stay alive this season.
Betting on the Houston Rockets
- Regular Season Record: 16-52
The Rockets are eliminated from playoff contention, but will be a team that can decide the future of several teams.
Houston will face the Lakers and the Pelicans twice this week, which are teams that have no margin for error in the campaign. Therefore, the Rockets will aim to disrupt the performance of Los Angeles and New Orleans by being a constant obstacle for them.
The Rockets are currently directing their entire focus towards the draft lottery. They are aiming to secure the first pick in order to acquire Victor Wembanyama, a highly sought-after player who would fill the role of franchise player that the organization desperately requires.
JefeBet Prediction
The Pelicans hold a 2-0 advantage in duels against the Rockets in the 2022-23 NBA season. This week’s two matches will close out the head-to-heads between them.
At JefeBet we believe that the Pelicans will be desperate this Friday night, and for that reason, they will win without major inconveniences against a weak Houston team.
Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans Spread (NO 121-110 HOU)
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