New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The New Orleans Pelicans (26-21) visit the Houston Rockets (22-24) on Wednesday night. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Rockets lead 2-0

New Orleans has dropped 3 games in a row after falling 118-112 on the road against the Boston Celtics on Monday while covering as an 8-point road underdog. F Brandon Ingram scored a game-high 28 points on 12-of-24 shooting while F Zion Williamson added 26 points as 5 Pelicans scored in double figures while the team shot 50.5% from the field.

Houston took down the Los Angeles Lakers 135-119 at home on Monday to cover as a 1-point underdog. G Jalen Green scored a game-high 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while C Alperen Sengun also had a double-double (31 points, 12 rebounds). Five Rockets scored in double figures as the team shot 53.1% from the field.

Pelicans at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Rockets +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -2.5 (-105) | Rockets +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pelicans at Rockets key injuries

Pelicans

F Herbert Jones (adductor) questionable

Rockets

F Tari Eason (leg) out
G Victor Oladipo (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 121, Pelicans 117

Moneyline

BET ROCKETS (+115).

While the Rockets are 22-24 overall, they have played their best basketball at home with a 17-8 home record. They are 5-3 in their last 8 home games and are coming off a massive home win against Los Angeles. They face a New Orleans team that has lost each of its last 3 games and is 1-4 in its last 5 road games. The Rockets have also won the 2 previous matchups this season.

Against the spread

PASS.

The odds are better on the Houston moneyline against a New Orleans team that is on a 3-game road skid and 3-game skid overall.

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-110).

The Pelicans have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10 games including 4 of their last 7 and 4 of their last 6 on the road. They have scored 113 or more points in 7 of their last 10 and have allowed 118 ore more in 6 of their last 10.

Houston has hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 including 3 of its last 4 and 3 of its last 4 at home. It has scored 112 or more in 7 of its last 10 while allowing 116 or more in 6 of its last 10.

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