The Houston Rockets will take on the New Orleans Pelicans on December 23, 2023.
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Houston, with a record of 13-12 SU, 16-8-1 ATS, and 10-15 O/U, faced a 134-127 defeat against Atlanta. On the other hand, New Orleans, with a record of 17-12 SU, 17-11-1 ATS, and 14-15 O/U, secured a 123-104 victory over Cleveland in their recent matchups. These teams clashed earlier on November 10, resulting in a 104-101 win for the Rockets. In that game, the Pelicans outperformed Houston in shooting and rebounding but struggled with 18 turnovers.
Houston puts up an average of 111.4 points per game, ranking 24th in the league, and maintains a shooting percentage of 46.1% (also 24th), with a three-point shooting accuracy of 36.7% (19th). Their free-throw conversion rate stands at 78.3% (17th), and they secure an impressive 45.2 rebounds per game, ranking 7th. Additionally, the Rockets dish out 25.6 assists per game (20th) while keeping turnovers at a relatively low 13.0 per game (7th).
New Orleans maintains an average of 116.1 points per game, securing the 12th spot in the league, with a shooting accuracy of 48.3%, placing them 10th. Their proficiency from beyond the arc stands at 36.9% (18th), while their free-throw success rate is at 77.0% (22nd). The team exhibits prowess on the boards, averaging 44.3 rebounds per game (12th). In terms of playmaking, NOLA records an average of 26.6 assists per game (10th) and keeps turnovers in check at 13.4 per game (14th).
For the Rockets, SF Tari Eason (leg injury) is questionable and SG Reggie Bullock Jr. (illness) is also doubtful. As for the Pelicans, PF Cody Zeller (ankle injury) and PF Zion Williamson (illness) are questionable.
Houston concedes an average of 108.4 points per game, ranking them 2nd defensively. Their opponents shoot at a rate of 44.4 percent (3rd), with a notable 32.4 percent accuracy from beyond the arc, securing the top spot in the league in this category. Despite holding their own on rebounds with 43.8 per game (19th), the Rockets find themselves at the 23rd spot for blocks, averaging 4.5 per game. Their defensive efforts include an average of 6.4 steals per game (27th) but also result in 22.3 fouls per game (28th).
According to Dunks and Threes, Houston holds the 19th position in offensive rating, stands strong at 7th in defensive rating, and operates at a measured 27th in pace when adjusted for the schedule.
The Pelicans concede an average of 113.5 points per game, placing them 14th defensively. Their opponents maintain a shooting percentage of 46.7 percent (14th), showcasing a 34.5 percent accuracy from beyond the arc (4th), and manage 43.6 rebounds per game (14th). New Orleans exhibits defensive efforts with an average of 4.3 blocks (25th), an impressive 8.1 steals (7th), and incurs 19.9 fouls (16th) per game.
According to Dunks and Threes, New Orleans holds the 14th position in offensive rating, boasts the 12th spot in defensive rating, and maintains a brisk 10th place in pace when adjusted for the schedule.
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