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Pelicans vs Rockets Betting History
The Pelicans and Rockets have met 39 times in the regular season since 2016-17, and the Rockets lead 23-16 straight up. Against the spread the Pelicans are 23-16, and the games went 18-20-1 against the closing total.
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season meetings only, 2016-17 to 2025-26.
Pelicans vs Rockets betting summary
Pelicans vs Rockets by season
| Season | Games | Pelicans record | Pelicans ATS | Pelicans ML units | Rockets ML units | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 1-3 | 3-1 | +0.20u | -0.24u | 2-2-0 | 231.5 | 234.5 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 0-4 | 0-4 | -4.00u | +1.58u | 3-1-0 | 225.0 | 238.5 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2-2 | 3-1 | -0.62u | +1.02u | 1-3-0 | 226.0 | 214.0 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 3-1 | 3-1 | +0.01u | -1.21u | 0-4-0 | 229.1 | 225.5 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 3-1 | 3-1 | +0.02u | -1.75u | 3-1-0 | 226.1 | 223.8 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 2-1 | 2-1 | +0.02u | -0.85u | 3-0-0 | 223.0 | 235.3 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 1-3 | 3-1 | -2.55u | -0.16u | 2-2-0 | 238.9 | 238.0 |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | +9.78u | -1.19u | 2-2-0 | 231.5 | 223.8 |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 1-3 | 3-1 | -1.30u | -0.48u | 1-2-1 | 226.6 | 223.5 |
| 2016-17 | 4 | 1-3 | 1-3 | -0.75u | +0.01u | 1-3-0 | 228.9 | 228.5 |
| All | 39 | 16-23 | 23-16 | +0.81u | -3.26u | 18-20-1 | 228.8 | 228.4 |
Pelicans vs Rockets by home court
| Venue | Games | Pelicans record | Pelicans ATS | Pelicans ML units | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Pelicans home court | 20 | 10-10 | 12-8 | -0.42u | 9-10-1 |
| At Rockets home court | 19 | 6-13 | 11-8 | +1.22u | 9-10-0 |
Last 15 Pelicans vs Rockets games with closing lines
| Date | Game | Score | Closing spread | ATS | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | Rockets at Pelicans | 134-102 | Rockets -5.5 | Rockets covered | 226.5 | Over |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Pelicans at Rockets | 105-107 | Rockets -5.5 | Pelicans covered | 230.5 | Under |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Pelicans at Rockets | 110-119 | Rockets -13.5 | Pelicans covered | 232.5 | Under |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Rockets at Pelicans | 128-133 | Rockets -9.5 | Pelicans covered | 236.5 | Over |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Pelicans at Rockets | 117-146 | Rockets -6.5 | Rockets covered | 228.5 | Over |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Rockets at Pelicans | 109-97 | Rockets -3.5 | Rockets covered | 231.5 | Under |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Rockets at Pelicans | 128-111 | Rockets -6.5 | Rockets covered | 221.5 | Over |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Pelicans at Rockets | 113-133 | Rockets -9.5 | Rockets covered | 218.5 | Over |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Rockets at Pelicans | 105-127 | Pelicans -6.5 | Pelicans covered | 226.5 | Over |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Pelicans at Rockets | 110-99 | Rockets -0.5 | Pelicans covered | 230.5 | Under |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Rockets at Pelicans | 106-104 | Pelicans -7.5 | Rockets covered | 226.5 | Under |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Pelicans at Rockets | 101-104 | Rockets -3.5 | Pelicans covered | 220.5 | Under |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Pelicans at Rockets | 117-107 | Pelicans -5.5 | Pelicans covered | 226.5 | Under |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Pelicans at Rockets | 112-114 | Pelicans -5.5 | Rockets covered | 228.5 | Under |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Rockets at Pelicans | 108-119 | Pelicans -7 | Pelicans covered | 228 | Under |
Methodology
Final scores and closing lines for every regular season game since 2016-17 come from the Bet Legend game database, and every game is checked against ESPN's official final score; play in, playoff and NBA Cup championship games are excluded (the Cup final does not count in the standings). A team covers when its final margin plus its closing spread is above zero, and an exact landing is a push. Moneyline units risk 1 unit at the closing price. ATS units, where shown, use the sportsbook closing spread and price that ESPN publishes (DraftKings or ESPN BET); from 2024-25 on that close is also the spread used for the ATS record. A back to back is a game played the day after the team's previous game. These are market results, not BetLegend picks; our own picks are on the NBA betting record page.
FAQ
Who leads the Pelicans vs Rockets series since 2016-17?
The Rockets, 23-16 in regular season meetings.
What is the Pelicans ATS record against the Rockets?
23-16 against the closing spread since 2016-17; the Rockets are 16-23.
How do favorites do in Pelicans vs Rockets games?
The spread favorite won 29 of 39 meetings outright and went 22-17 against the spread.
Do Pelicans vs Rockets games go over or under?
18 overs, 20 unders and 1 pushes; the average closing total was 228.8 and the games averaged 228.4 points.
When did the Pelicans and Rockets last play?
Mar 29, 2026: the Rockets won 134-102.