Houston Rockets (11-12, 10th in the Western Conference) and New Orleans Pelicans (10-12, 12th in the Western Conference) will both be gunning for a victory on 2/9/2021 at 7:30 PM when they meet in an NBA game matchup.
HOUSTON vs NEW ORLEANS
When: 2/9/2021 7:30 PM
Where: New Orleans
| ROT | TEAM | PS | OU | ML |
| 505 | HOUSTON | 5.5 (-110) | 222.5 (-110) | 185 -225Â |
| 506 | NEW ORLEANS |
TV: 7:30 PM
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PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS , HOUSTON
Oddsmakers currently have the NEW ORLEANS listed as 5.5 point favorites versus the HOUSTON, while the game’s total is sitting at 222.5.
| Tony’s Pick | TEAM |
| NEW ORLEANS | -225 |
The Pelicans are 2-1 in division play. New Orleans ranks third in the league with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Steven Adams averaging 4.4 offensive boards.
The Rockets are 4-3 against the rest of their division. Houston has a 3-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Rockets won 126-112 in the last matchup on Jan. 30. Christian Wood led Houston with 27 points, and Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 26 points.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Brandon Ingram is shooting 46.9% and averaging 23.9 points. Williamson is averaging 24.9 points and 6 rebounds while shooting 61.6% over the last 10 games for New Orleans.
DeMarcus Cousins ranks second on the Rockets with 7.4 rebounds and averages 8.9 points. Jae’Sean Tate is averaging 5.3 rebounds and 9 points per game over the last 10 games for Houston.
LAST 10 GAMES:
Pelicans: 5-5, averaging 116.1 points, 44.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.6 points on 46.5% shooting.
Rockets: 7-3, averaging 111.1 points, 45.9 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.4 points on 43.0% shooting.
INJURIES:
Pelicans: Josh Hart: day to day (back spasms).
Rockets: Dante Exum: out (calf), Christian Wood: out (ankle).
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans heads into a matchup against Houston as winners of three straight games.
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