NBA predictions and picks Tuesday: Rockets vs. Suns, Pelicans vs. Jazz

The Spurs beat the Cavaliers to give the NBA predictions and picks Tuesday. The team won 2-1 against the spread thanks to the Trail Blazers' win and a valiant cover by the Thunder.

Rockets are +6.5 vs. Suns and Pelicans are -1. 5 vs Jazz in Tuesday's five-game slate.

Rockets have won three of their last five games. Suns have lost five of last six games, including three by double digits. Devin Booker is injured and will miss Tuesday's game. Rockets are favored by three points. Pelicans are playing against the Jazz.

Rockets are the favorite to beat Suns and Pelicans against Jazz.

The Jazz were the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference before they lost eight of 11 games. The last two losses came without Lauri Markkanen, who's back in line to play on Tuesday. Collin Sexton is still out for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans have been the NBA's top team since November 12. They have the league's best net rating (+10.8), straight-up record (12-2), and ATS record (10-4). Zion Williamson has picked up the slack with teammate Brandon Ingram out of the lineup. Neither team is at full strength, but the Pelicans are playing at an elite level.

Pelicans are the favorite to beat the Jazz.