Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Houston Rockets by 6Let's dive right into the deep end, shall we? This matchup looks as uneven as a bag of mixed nuts. The Houston Rockets are scorched earth right now, sitting comfortably at #5 in the Western Conference, while the New Orleans Pelicans are fluttering around at #14. Hold your breath, folks, this could get ugly.
Let's talk key players here. For the Rockets, we've got Alperen Sengun who's no joke putting up 19.2 points per game this season. No doubt about it, he's a juggernaut on the court. Supplementing his force, we've got Jalen Green with 21.4 points per game this season and Amen Thompson's impressive 13.9 points per game.
On the pelican's side, there's Zion Williamson with his 24.8 points per game and Trey Murphy III posting an impressive 21.7 points per game this season. Then we have CJ McCollum with 21.7 points per game too. But the big question is, will this be enough against the Rockets' offensive prowess? I've seen better odds on a three-legged horse.
Still, history is an odd creature, isn't it? Looking at the past match ups, the Rockets and the Pelicans have been trading blows back and forth. They've definitely had their share of wins and losses against each other. A little redemption game, perhaps?
That being said, the Pelican's current form is about as stable as a house made of marshmallows. Houston, too, has had its share of disappointments recently, but overall, it's quite clear who has been having the better season.
Taking all that into account, I would say swing for the higher branch on this one. The game may be played at the Pelican's roost, but the Rockets are looking pretty prepared to launch.
Albert’s Prediction: Houston Rockets by 6