New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets 3/19/23 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory on the road Sunday when visiting the Houston Rockets. New Orleans is 33-37 and third in the Southwest division, 9 ½ games behind first place Memphis. New Orleans is 12th in the Western Conference, but just a half game behind the 10th and final qualifying spot for the postseason. New Orleans lost to Houston 114-112 in the first of two consecutive games played between the two on Friday.

Brandon Ingram is the leading scorer for New Orleans with an average of 22.9 points per game, while CJ McCollum is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 21.1 points and 6.0 assists per game. Jonas Valanciunas is the leading rebounder with an average of 9.5 rebounds per game. New Orleans is scoring an average of 113.9 points per game.

Houston looks for its fourth consecutive victory Sunday when hosting New Orleans. The Rockets are 18-52 and fourth in the Southwest division, 24 ½ games behind the first place Memphis Grizzlies. Houston is well out of playoff contention. The Rockets defeated the Pelicans on Friday for their third straight victory and fifth in the last eight games.

Jalen Green is the leading scorer for Houston with an average of 21.7 points per game, while Kevin Porter Jr. is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 18.6 points and 5.9 assists per game. Alperen Sengun is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.8 rebounds per game. Houston is scoring an average of 110.4 points per game.