With a play-in spot slipping away, the Pelicans (21-27) have a winnable game against Houston (13-35) on Sunday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
After four wins in five games heading into last week, a rash of injuries led to back-to-back losses on Thursday and Friday. The Pelicans face a winnable game against the Rockets on Sunday and a chance to turn things back around.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Pelicans -5
- Moneyline: Pelicans -200 / Rockets +165
- Over-under: 222.5
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Advice and prediction
There is little point in trying to predict much about this game without knowing the status of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. The line seems to indicate optimism that some of them are playing as the starting lineup the Pelicans trotted out on Friday would not be favored by five points.
The best bet is to wait until more is known about their availability. Riskier bettors can try to grab the line at Pelicans minus-5 if they feel New Orleans is going to be healthy, which seems to be the trend.
Prediction: Pelicans 122, Rockets 110
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