Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 5 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 18, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Pelicans

The Houston Rockets take the floor against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 233.5 points between the Rockets and the Pelicans. Our prediction is priced up at -110 which looks well worth taking.

7 Victories for Rockets in Previous 10 H2H Games

Houston Rockets were beaten in their previous three road games and the latest was at Ball Arena. Denver Nuggets claimed a 128-125 (OT) win. Alperen Sengun delivered an outstanding performance when registering a triple-double that consisted of 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Chicago Bulls were beaten 114-104 at United Center. Jeremiah Fears bagged 20 points, Trey Murphy had 20 points and 10 rebounds, with Zion Williamson recording 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Pelicans saw the former win. It was a 146-117 scoreline at Toyota Center. The Rockets have enjoyed four consecutive victories against the Pelicans. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L

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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 116.8 points, 46.7 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 78.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.4 points and 37.0 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 19.0 points, Amen Thompson 8.7 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 5.4 assists, while Aaron Holiday averages 2.6 (44.1%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 123.6 points, 44.9 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 81.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 125.2 points and 43.7 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 18.5 points, Saddiq Bey 7.8 rebounds and Derik Queen 5.4 assists, while Jose Alvarado has an average of 2.2 (37.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Josh Okogie, Alperen Sengun.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting Over 233.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s an attractive -110 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this NBA game.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Rockets vs Pelicans stats:

The 233.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Pelicans games at home.
The 233.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pelicans games at home.
The 233.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Pelicans games.

Over 233.5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jeremiah Fears Over 2.5 Assists -154

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has had Over 2.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -154, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

Latest Jeremiah Fears Player Prop Odds

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Kevin Durant Over 24.5 Points -112

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has racked up Over 24.5 points in 4 straight road games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -112.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 235.5

Spread Pelicans +9.5

Player Assists Jeremiah Fears Over 2.5

Our same game parlay pick is Over 235.5, Pelicans +9.5 on the spread and Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

123 - 115 Pelicans logo

Pelicans

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Rockets to enjoy a 123-115 victory could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Rockets Win on the Cards According to the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Houston Rockets are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -400 about them triumphing means a 80% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +315 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

9.5 is the spread and 235.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Over 235.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Kevin Durant. You can get -112 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Steven Adams (Rockets)

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

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Micro Betting

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Pelicans Have Endured Eight Defeats in Previous Ten at Home

The Pelicans own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 123.50 points per contest and giving up 128.20.

The Rockets have been on the losing end in three straight road games. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 117.60 points on average and giving up 112.50.

When the teams last met at Smoothie King Center, the Rockets beat the Pelicans 130-128. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have collected six wins, while the Rockets have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O224.5	U224.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		7-3	233.30	119.20	114.10	7	3
Houston Rockets Away Stats		4-6	229.10	111.60	117.50	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 28/03 Rockets 119 Grizzlies109
NBA: 26/03 Rockets 108 Timberwolves110
NBA: 24/03 Rockets 124 Bulls132
NBA: 22/03 Heat 122 Rockets123
NBA: 21/03 Hawks 95 Rockets117

Pelicans

NBA: 28/03 Pelicans 106 Raptors119
NBA: 27/03 Pelicans 108 Pistons129
NBA: 25/03 Pelicans 116 Knicks121
NBA: 22/03 Cavaliers 111 Pelicans106
NBA: 20/03 Clippers 99 Pelicans105

Head to Head

Rockets vs Pelicans

NBA: 14/03 2026 Pelicans 105 Rockets 107
NBA: 19/01 2026 Pelicans 110 Rockets 119
NBA: 19/12 2025 Rockets 128 Pelicans 133
NBA: 09/03 2025 Pelicans 117 Rockets 146
NBA: 07/03 2025 Rockets 109 Pelicans 97
NBA: 27/12 2024 Rockets 128 Pelicans 111
NBA: 20/12 2024 Pelicans 113 Rockets 133
NBA: 23/02 2024 Rockets 105 Pelicans 127
NBA: 01/02 2024 Pelicans 110 Rockets 99
NBA: 24/12 2023 Rockets 106 Pelicans 104

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 223.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 224.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 224.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.20 pts and allowed 112.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 229.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 224.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 224.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.90 pts and allowed 113.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.20 pts and allowed 114.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 15.80 (73.83%)
Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 14.70, Defensive 33.00
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 5.40
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 16.00
Personal Fouls: 17.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 33.00 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 9.40 (30%)
Free Throws Made: 17.40 (76.99%)
Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 24.70
Blocks: 6.50
Steals: 7.80
Turnovers : 15.10
Personal Fouls: 17.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 19.20 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 32.00
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 6.20
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 12.80
Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 21.30 (77.17%)
Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 34.20
Assists: 26.00
Blocks: 6.30
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 13.70
Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	71	37.31	1273	371	17.9	5.2	0.4	7.9	0.6	1.5
Kevin Durant	70	36.41	1818	320	26.0	4.6	2.4	5.4	0.9	0.9
Jabari Smith	69	35.26	1072	130	15.5	1.9	2.2	7.0	0.9	0.8

Alperen Sengun	64	33.63	1307	394	20.4	6.2	0.5	8.9	1.1	1.2
Reed Sheppard	73	26.34	985	253	13.5	3.5	2.7	2.9	0.7	1.5
Tari Eason	51	25.99	531	79	10.4	1.5	1.6	6.4	0.5	1.3
Steven Adams	32	22.83	187	48	5.8	1.5	-	8.6	0.7	0.7
Josh Okogie	69	17.74	324	56	4.7	0.8	0.9	2.6	0.2	0.9
Dorian Finney-Smith	35	16.86	107	34	3.1	1.0	0.7	2.5	0.2	0.4
Aaron Holiday	48	13.23	267	48	5.6	1.0	1.1	0.9	0.1	0.5
Clint Capela	66	12.41	242	42	3.7	0.6	-	4.5	0.8	0.5
Jae'Sean Tate	38	8.26	99	17	2.6	0.4	0.2	1.3	0.1	0.2
JD Davison	25	7.34	55	29	2.2	1.2	0.3	1.0	0.2	0.2
Isaiah Crawford	12	6.04	17	4	1.4	0.3	0.2	0.8	0.3	0.2
Jeff Green	26	5.3	59	5	2.3	0.2	0.5	0.7	0.0	0.0
Kevon Harris	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tristen Newton	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	64	35.51	1388	244	21.7	3.8	3.3	5.7	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	68	31.06	1186	176	17.4	2.6	2.1	5.6	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	58	29.83	1239	188	21.4	3.2	-	5.8	0.6	1.0

Herbert Jones	52	29.06	469	148	9.0	2.8	1.4	3.4	0.5	1.7
Dejounte Murray	12	27.77	206	78	17.2	6.5	1.5	5.3	0.3	1.7
Jeremiah Fears	75	24.89	977	243	13.0	3.2	1.1	3.6	0.3	1.1
Derik Queen	73	24.25	815	268	11.2	3.7	0.3	6.9	0.9	1.0
Jordan Poole	36	24.07	479	112	13.3	3.1	2.4	2.0	0.4	0.6
Bryce McGowens	42	20.95	340	62	8.1	1.5	0.9	2.1	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	62	19.13	339	78	5.5	1.3	-	5.7	1.5	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	12	16.57	53	11	4.4	0.9	-	6.3	0.8	0.3
Karlo Matkovic	61	14.67	350	50	5.7	0.8	0.6	3.7	0.9	0.4
Kevon Looney	18	13.92	52	25	2.9	1.4	0.1	5.3	0.5	0.3
Micah Peavy	54	13.18	208	48	3.9	0.9	0.4	1.8	0.1	0.6
Jordan Hawkins	45	12.45	177	30	3.9	0.7	0.8	1.5	0.2	0.2
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Dorian Finney-Smith

Injured

Fred VanVleet

Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Dejounte Murray

Injured

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

2 Herbert Jones

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

20 Josh Okogie

28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

27 Mar NBA

Rockets 119-109 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

25 Mar NBA

Rockets 108-110 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

23 Mar NBA

Rockets 124-132 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NBA

Heat 122-123 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

20 Mar NBA

Hawks 95-117 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

18 Mar NBA

Lakers 124-116 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NBA

Lakers 100-92 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Rockets 93-129 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

10 Mar NBA

Raptors 99-113 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

27 Mar NBA

Pelicans 106-119 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

26 Mar NBA

Pelicans 108-129 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

24 Mar NBA

Pelicans 116-121 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

19 Mar NBA

Clippers 99-105 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Mar NBA

Clippers 109-124 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NBA

Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Raptors 111-122 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Wizards 118-138 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

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