New Orleans vs Houston Prediction: the Rockets' Confident Win

Prediction for the NBA match between New Orleans vs Houston, which will take place on December 27th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

New Orleans

The Pelicans are coming off a seven-game losing streak, and this isn't the first rough patch for Willie Green's team this season. New Orleans has won only five of 30 games in the current championship and has been at the bottom of the Western Conference standings almost since the beginning of the season. In the most recent game, New Orleans nearly stopped Denver at home. The Nuggets overcame the Pelicans' resistance in overtime, with a final score of 129-132 (119-119). Jordan Hawkins earned 25 points, and C.J. McCollum got 24. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram didn't play again.

Houston

The Rockets are one of the Western Conference's top teams. Ime Udoka's team is currently in second place in the Western Conference standings, with a 20-9 win balance. Only Oklahoma has failed fewer games in the current championship.The Rockets also have the third best defence of the season, conceding an average of 106.3 points per game. Houston played the previous two games away against Eastern Conference outsiders. First, the Rockets outplayed Toronto (114-110), and then Charlotte (114-101). Texas has only lost one game in the last six.

Expert Betting Tips

The recent face-to-face meeting between the rivals in Texas was very productive, but it's been rare for Houston this season. The Rockets have the third-best defensive rating in the league, and New Orleans is at the bottom for offence, so we've got good reason to bet on a total under in the next game.We'll also take the victory for Houston, because they're just stronger than today's Pelicans, and we'll take their win for assists too.