LiontipsHouston - New Orleans: NBA match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Houston is going through a difficult stretch of the season, having lost three of the last four meetings. But in the match on March 7, the Rockets finally pleased their fans by beating New Orleans away - 109:97. The main striking force of the Texans was Alperen Shengyun, who scored 22 points. Young Amen Thompson showed a mature game, scoring a double-double (21 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists), and he was accompanied by Tari Eason (20 points), Jabari Smith (16) and Dillon Brooks (14). Aime Udoka's team is in fifth place in the Western Conference with 38 wins and 25 losses.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Rockets will enter the match without key point guard Fred Vanvleet, who remains on the injured list. Also, backup defender Reed Shippard will not play.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last ten matches between Houston and New Orleans, the teams have averaged 224 points.
The Rockets have won four meetings in a row against the Pelicans.
Approximate composition: Amen Thompson — Jaylen Greene — Jabari Smith — Dillon Brooks — Alperen Shengyun.
Current form
New Orleans can't seem to find its game. The last two meetings ended in defeats, including the recent match against the Rockets, where the Pelicans started well, but failed in the third quarter and eventually lost. The bright spot in that game was Trey Murphy, who scored 26 points, and Zion Williamson added a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists). The rest of the attack looked more modest: C.J. McCollum — 13 points, Eve Missy — 10. Willie Green's team ranks 14th in the West with 17 wins and 46 losses.
Disqualifications and injuries
The composition of the Pelicans is far from optimal. Dejonte Murray is out before the end of the season, and this is a serious blow to the team's ambitions. Other rotation players remain in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
In the history of face-to-face meetings, New Orleans has won 38 matches against Houston, but lost in 47 meetings.
The approximate line—up: C.J. McCollum - Trey Murphy — Zion Williamson — Kelly Olynyk — Eve Missy.
Trends
\Bet Missy's total Rebounds is over 9.5
Missy's average is 8.7 rebounds per game
1.87Alvarado's Total Assistrateis more than 5.5
Alvarado's average score is 4.4 assists per match
1.99Tip and bets
The season has already been lost for New Orleans - the team started poorly and could not catch up. Houston, on the other hand, is going confidently and has excellent chances to get directly into the playoffs. The difference in class is now obvious, and Udoka's wards should have no problem beating an opponent in deep crisis.
Our prediction is that Houston will win with a head start (-7.5) points, including overtime in 1.78
Betting on an individual total
The Rockets are averaging 112.9 points per game this season, compared to 110.1 at home. At the same time, the Pelicans' defense looks vulnerable without Murray. Everything points to the fact that the hosts will break through an impressive total again.
Our betting tip is that Houston's individual total is over 120.5 points, including overtime in 2.03
Bet on the first half
New Orleans won the first half in the last match against Houston. Green's players like to start their matches aggressively. And this time, the Pelicans will start the game right off the bat. However, this will not be enough for overall success.
Our prediction is a 3.24 win for New Orleans in the first quarter.
