The Houston Rockets (20-9) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) on Thursday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Arena is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Pelica

The Rockets scored 39 points in the first quarter en route to a blowout victory Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of a back-to-back.

The New Orleans Pelicans lost their eighth consecutive game Thursday night. This one was to a Rockets team that they also lost to one week ago.

Jalen Green scored 30 points in less than 30 minutes on the court, and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-111 victory over the hapless and injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans

Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. fractured a bone in his left hand and needs surgery that will keep him out four to eight weeks.

Will they make it four, or will the Pelicans step up and spoil it? We'll know soon. Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Pelicans Current Records: Houston 20-9, New Orleans 5-25 The Pelicans will be in ...

Kyle Kuzma, Jared Butler, and Alex Sarr all gave Wizards fans reasons to be excited after a tough weekend against the Pelicans.

Jalen Green scored 30 points, Cam Whitmore added 27 off the bench and the visiting Houston Rockets never trailed during a 128-111 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.

It’s Thursday, December 26, and the Houston Rockets (20-9) and New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently 9-5 on the road with a point differential of +7, while the Pelicans have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home.

Zion Williamson has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury when the Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets at Smoothie King Center.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 109.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 11.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.5 points per game.