After their best win of the season on Friday, New Orleans (7-10) looks for three wins in a row for the first time this season against Houston (8-9) in the second night of a back-to-back, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
Winners of back-to-back games for just the second time this season, New Orleans can take a big step forward on Saturday but it will come against a surging Rockets team, winners of four straight
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Pelicans +1.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans -105/Rockets -115
- Over-under: 222.5
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Advice and prediction
The Pelicans finally looked like something resembling the form expected of them this season. That being said, it came on a night when the team tied a franchise record for 3-pointers and Lonzo Ball and Eric Bledsoe combined for 14.
Generally, it also makes sense not to bet on the team on the second night of a back-to-back, but it is essentially a pick-em. Common sense would indicate take the Pelicans +1.5 and hope Friday was the start of a run.
Prediction: New Orleans 114, Rockets 109
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