For the Pelicans, the current season has actually already ended. The team has lost any real chance of competing for high positions. Now the main focus is on the formation of the future squad. Special attention is focused on head coach James Borrego, who led the team during the regular season. The specialist is known for his ability to develop young players, so it is possible that he will become a key figure in the Pelicans' rebuilding process.
In recent matches, New Orleans has failed to score at least one victory, losing four matches in a row. In recent matches, the Louisiana team lost to Toronto (106:119) and Detroit (108:129).
Houston entered the season as one of the contenders for high positions in the Western Conference, but expectations have not yet been fulfilled. At the moment, the Rockets are only on the sixth line, and the team's game raises a lot of questions.
In the last match, the Rockets won, defeating Memphis (119-109). However, before that, Houston lost to Chicago (124:132) and Minnesota (108:110).
This season, Houston often uses a defensive model of play. Aime Udoka's players play at a slow pace and try to extinguish the opponent's attacking fervor. Recently, the Pelicans have not been pleased with their overly effective actions. Considering this, we assume that the face-to-face meeting of the rivals will turn out to be a grassroots one.
Our betting tip is a total of less than 227.5 points for 1.78
New Orleans' Individual Totalbetis less than 110.5 points
In 3 of the last 4 matches, the team did not overcome this mark.
Houston's individual totalbetis more than 111.5 points
In 3 of the last 4 matches, the team scored more than 111.5 points.
As part of the next round of the National Basketball Association, New Orleans and Houston will meet. There are teams that still can't boast of good results, but in recent meetings they have shown that they can beat even not the strongest opponents. The game will be played in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center.
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