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.