New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets 3/19/2023 Picks

New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets 3/19/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The New Orleans Pelicans are determined to halt their two-game losing streak with a triumph on the road against the Houston Rockets this Sunday.

Currently placed third in the Southwest division with a 33-37 record, New Orleans sits 9 ½ games behind the division leader, the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Pelicans hold the 12th spot in the Western Conference but are within striking distance of the 10th seed and the last playoff spot, trailing by only half a game.

The Pelicans suffered a 114-112 defeat to Houston in their last encounter, which was the first of two consecutive games between the two teams.

Brandon Ingram is New Orleans’ top scorer, averaging 22.9 points per game, with CJ McCollum following closely behind as the second-leading scorer and assist leader, with an average of 21.1 points and 6.0 assists per game, respectively.

Jonas Valanciunas is the team’s leading rebounder, averaging 9.5 rebounds per game. On average, the Pelicans score 113.9 points per game.

New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings with the Rockets.
The New Orleans Pelicans are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the Pelicans’ last 9 outings on the road.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Predictions 3/19/2023

The Houston Rockets, who have won their last three consecutive games, are looking to extend their streak on Sunday when they host New Orleans.

With a record of 18-52, the Rockets are currently placed fourth in the Southwest division and sit 24 ½ games behind the division leader, the Memphis Grizzlies.

Unfortunately for Houston, playoff contention is out of reach. The Rockets beat the Pelicans in their last encounter and have won five of their last eight games.

Jalen Green is Houston’s leading scorer, averaging 21.7 points per game, while Kevin Porter Jr. is the team’s second-leading scorer and assists leader, averaging 18.6 points and 5.9 assists per game, respectively.

Alperen Sengun is the team’s leading rebounder, averaging 8.8 rebounds per game. On average, the Rockets score 110.4 points per game.

The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 matches with the Pelicans.
The total remained UNDER in 4 of the Houston Rockets’ last 5 games at home.
The Rockets are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home against New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets. The NBA pick for this game is the New Orleans Pelicans.

New Orleans has been struggling lately, failing to cover the spread in nine of their last 12 games, including a loss to the Rockets last Friday.

Meanwhile, Houston has won their last three games and has a 4-1 record against the spread in their last five games.

The Pelicans will be without their top scorer, Zion Williamson, as well as Jose Alvarado and EJ Liddell. The predicted final score is 117-108 in favor of the Houston Rockets, who are expected to win and cover the spread.

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