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Houston Rockets
New Orleans Pelicans
AI Analysis
Jabari Smith Jr. o14.5 Points Scored (-111) Projection 16.3 (Over)
The Houston Rockets' matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is favorable for three-point attempts and free-throw opportunities, as opposing starting power forwards have recorded high averages in both categories.
AI Analysis
Jabari Smith Jr. o6.5 Total Rebounds (+101) Projection 7.77 (Over)
The Rockets, who lead the league with 16.4 offensive rebounds per game, will face the Pelicans, the 3rd-most up-tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games.
AI Analysis
Amen Thompson o17.5 Points Scored (-104) Projection 19.35 (Over)
The Rockets face the Pelicans, who have the 3rd-highest three-point attempts per game by starting PGs (7.1), and the Rockets lead the league in offensive rebounds (16.4 per game), while opposing starting PGs average 4.1 foul shots against the Pelicans.
AI Analysis
Steven Adams u6.5 Points Scored (-114) Projection 5.52 (Under)
The Houston Rockets have recorded the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games and rank as the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 25 games.
AI Analysis
Trey Murphy III o3.5 3-Pointers Made
Trey Murphy III is averaging 30.3 points per game since January, ranking fifth in the NBA, and has made over 3.5 three-pointers in three of the last four games while shooting 41.1% from beyond the arc.
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