Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction: Injury Reports, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Picks

Houston Rockets are last in the Western Conference. They play the first half of a back-to-back tonight (January 4). New Orleans Pelicans are one game behind the San Antonio Spurs in second place. The Pelicans have lost their last two games but have an active four-game winning streak at home.

Houston Rockets play New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, January 4 at 8:00 pm EST at Smoothie King Center.

Houston Rockets have one player ruled out for tonight's game against New Orleans Pelicans. New Pelicans have four players unavailable.

Houston Rockets are the team to beat. New Orleans Pelicans are a team that is currently in the NBA's Western Conference.

Houston Rockets are starting with Kevin Porter, Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith, and Alperen Sengun. New Orleans Pelicans are playing with a number of injuries.

Pelicans have CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Jaxson Hayes, and Jonas Valanciunas.

Houston Rockets are struggling. New Orleans Pelicans are winning without Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. The Pelicans won the last meeting between the teams in New York in November.