T.M. Selection: New Orleans Pelicans.

I like the New Orleans Pelicans to cover the spread against the Houston Rockets in this game on Sunday. The Pelicans have not looked good in their games lately losing 4 in a row now but I think this is the game they can bounce back and stop the bleeding in. The Pelicans have been missing 2 of their starters in their games lately and both Ingram and McCollum will still be out for this game but I think they still have a good chance of winning over the Rockets. The Rockets are the worst team in the west at the moment and they are 3 wins behind the next team in front of them. The Pelicans have still been putting up points in their games lately, they have put up 100+ points in all 4 of their losses but were just outscored by teams better than them in 3 of those games. The Rockets play no defense though so the Pelicans should have an easier time scoring in this game and I think they can get the job done here. The Rockets have also been missing their leading scorer as of late and he is supposed to return in this game but he has been out with an illness and even Wood plays in this game he may not be 100% or up to speed in the game as the illness could still be affecting him. The Pelicans will also be motivated to win here since they have been slipping in the standings but are trying to push for a playoff spot. They need to stop the bleeding with a win here and extend their lead over the Trail Blazers and Spurs as they are right on their tail. I think the Pelicans will step up in this game with their injuries and still beat up on a bad Rockets team. I like the Pelicans to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 120-108 Pelicans.