Who’s Playing

New Orleans @ Houston

Current Records: New Orleans 33-37; Houston 18-52

What to Know

The Houston Rockets need to shore up a defense that is allowing 118.11 points per game before their contest Sunday. Houston and the New Orleans Pelicans will face off in a Southwest Division battle at 7 p.m. ET at Toyota Center. The Rockets are out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.

Houston is hoping for another victory. They skirted by New Orleans 114-112 this past Friday thanks to a clutch 29-foot three from power forward Jabari Smith as the clock expired. Houston’s shooting guard Jalen Green was one of the most active players for the squad, picking up 25 points and six assists along with seven boards. Green had some trouble finding his footing against the Los Angeles Lakers this past Wednesday, so this was a step in the right direction.

Despite Houston winning this past one, the oddsmakers have New Orleans as a five-point favorite. The Rockets might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a three-game streak of ATS wins.

Houston’s win lifted them to an irreparable 18-52 while New Orleans’ defeat dropped them down to 33-37. If Houston want to win, they will need to focus on stopping the Pelicans’ center Jonas Valanciunas, who posted a double-double on 22 points and 17 rebounds in addition to four blocks, and small forward Brandon Ingram, who had 31 points and six assists. We’ll see whether or not they are up to the challenge.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
• TV: ATTSN Southwest
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $5.00

Odds

The Pelicans are a 5-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pelicans as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Houston have won 17 out of their last 30 games against New Orleans.

• Mar 17, 2023 – Houston 114 vs. New Orleans 112
• Jan 04, 2023 – New Orleans 119 vs. Houston 108
• Nov 12, 2022 – New Orleans 119 vs. Houston 106
• Mar 13, 2022 – New Orleans 130 vs. Houston 105
• Feb 08, 2022 – New Orleans 110 vs. Houston 97
• Feb 06, 2022 – New Orleans 120 vs. Houston 107
• Dec 05, 2021 – Houston 118 vs. New Orleans 108
• Apr 04, 2021 – New Orleans 122 vs. Houston 115
• Feb 09, 2021 – New Orleans 130 vs. Houston 101
• Jan 30, 2021 – Houston 126 vs. New Orleans 112
• Feb 02, 2020 – Houston 117 vs. New Orleans 109
• Dec 29, 2019 – New Orleans 127 vs. Houston 112
• Nov 11, 2019 – Houston 122 vs. New Orleans 116
• Oct 26, 2019 – Houston 126 vs. New Orleans 123
• Mar 24, 2019 – Houston 113 vs. New Orleans 90
• Jan 29, 2019 – New Orleans 121 vs. Houston 116
• Dec 29, 2018 – Houston 108 vs. New Orleans 104
• Oct 17, 2018 – New Orleans 131 vs. Houston 112
• Mar 24, 2018 – Houston 114 vs. New Orleans 91
• Mar 17, 2018 – Houston 107 vs. New Orleans 101
• Jan 26, 2018 – New Orleans 115 vs. Houston 113
• Dec 11, 2017 – Houston 130 vs. New Orleans 123
• Mar 24, 2017 – Houston 117 vs. New Orleans 107
• Mar 17, 2017 – New Orleans 128 vs. Houston 112
• Feb 23, 2017 – Houston 129 vs. New Orleans 99
• Dec 16, 2016 – Houston 122 vs. New Orleans 100
• Mar 02, 2016 – Houston 100 vs. New Orleans 95
• Jan 25, 2016 – Houston 112 vs. New Orleans 111
• Dec 26, 2015 – New Orleans 110 vs. Houston 108
• Dec 02, 2015 – Houston 108 vs. New Orleans 101