SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets on Thursday

The Houston Rockets (37-25) and New Orleans Pelicans (17-45) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are on a three-game losing streak and have fallen to fifth in the Western Conference.

The Houston Rockets (37-25) close out a three-city road trip with a game against the New Orleans Pelicans (17-45) on Thursday at Smoothie King Center, the first of two games in the next three days between the Rockets and Pelicans.

For starters, the matchup against the Pels is a great one, even if they are playing better. New Orleans still ranks next-to-last in both defensive rating and opponent effective field goal percentage. The Pelicans also surrender the second-most 3-point attempts per game while ranking 23rd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage.

The Rockets (37-25) need to win to end a three-game losing streak, but the Pelicans have won four of five with Zion Williamson in the lineup.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on March 7. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

With Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura sidelined, Dorian Finney-Smith is set for an expanded role — and a larger offensive impact — heading into this evening's matchup against New Orleans.

The New Orleans Pelicans got hit with the injury bug early in the season and it hasn’t really let up. Houston’s previous opponent, the Indiana Pacers, have had supreme injury

The Houston Rockets hit the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.