We've got another exciting Southwest Division matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Houston Rockets host the New Orleans Pelicans in a 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament game. Both teams are 4-3; Houston is 4-1 at home, while New Orleans is 2-2 on the road. 

Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets are favored by 3 points in the latest Pelicans vs. Rockets odds from SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 218.5 points. Before entering any Rockets vs. Pelicans picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

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