The Houston Rockets will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, and this is a game with massive playoff implications. The Pelicans are currently holding the eighth and final playoff spot in the West by virtue of the tie breaker. The Rockets though are still battling for the top spot in the Southwest Division.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Rockets boast a home record of 28-11, while the Pelicans have really struggled on the road all season long. New Orleans is 16-23 away from home, and they've covered the spread in just two of their last seven road games.

2. Anthony Davis - He left in the second quarter of Friday's game with a throat contusion but returned in the fourth and finished with 19 points. He was unable to speak after the game, communicating only by text message.

3. X-Factor - The Rockets are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 home games.

Selection: This is a play on the Houston Rockets.(10*)