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The New Orleans Pelicans (20-32) wrap up a four-game road trip Sunday with the first of two straight games against the Houston Rockets (15-37).
The Pelicans are 2-1 on their road trip and have picked up wins in their last two games, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-101 Tuesday and the Denver Nuggets 113-105 Friday. They had previously lost four straight outings but have split their last 12 games overall.
The Rockets are coming off a 131-106 blowout road loss to the San Antonio Spurs Friday. Houston has lost five of its last six games and its eight home wins on the season (8-16) are tied for the second-fewest in the NBA.
Pelicans at Rockets odds, spread and lines
- Money line: Pelicans -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Rockets +175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -5.5 (-107) | Rockets +5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)