New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions
The New Orleans Pelicans (7-18) travel to Toyota Center Sunday to take on the Houston Rockets (6-16). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pelicans vs. Rockets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
F Brandon Ingram has been on fire, scoring 27 or more points in the Pelicans' last three games.
New Orleans has won four of its last six. The Pelicans are 11-14 against the spread, marginally worse than the Rockets 10-11-1. Both teams typically enter games as heavy underdogs.
That said, the Rockets, even at home, will be the dogs here. They're led by C Christian Wood and G Jae'Sean Tate. Crazy enough, they've won five straight after a 1-16 start.
Pelicans at Rockets odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Pelicans -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Rockets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -2.5 (-120) | Rockets +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pelicans at Rockets key injuries
Pelicans
- F Zion Williamson (foot) out