Pelicans at Rockets Picks and Predictions
New Orleans Looks to Snap Losing Streak
The New Orleans Pelicans (26-21) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (13-34) on Friday night. The Pelicans have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA this season, but they still have a chance to make a playoff push. The Rockets, on the other hand, are one of the worst teams in the league and are likely to miss the playoffs again this season.
Rockets Favored by Model
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 51% chance of beating the Pelicans. The model takes into account a variety of factors, including each team's recent performance, injuries, and matchups. The Rockets have been playing well lately, winning two of their last three games. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have lost three straight games and have not won on the road since December 20th.
Pelicans Have Edge in Matchups
Despite the model's prediction, the Pelicans actually have a slight edge in the matchups. The Pelicans have a better record against Western Conference opponents (17-13) than the Rockets (11-18). The Pelicans also have a better record on the road (13-12) than the Rockets (6-17).
Our Pick
We believe the Pelicans will win this game. The Pelicans have a better record against Western Conference opponents, a better record on the road, and a more talented roster. The Rockets have been playing well lately, but we don't think they will be able to keep up with the Pelicans for four quarters.
Prediction: Pelicans win 115-105
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