The Houston Rockets (16-7) will visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-22) after losing three road games in a row. It begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The Rockets dropped their most recent game to the Nuggets, 128-125 in OT, on Monday. Alperen Sengun starred with 33 points, plus 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Rockets vs. Pelicans: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Thursday, December 18, 2025Game time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: New Orleans, LouisianaArena: Smoothie King CenterTV channel: Space City Home NetworkLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Rockets vs. Pelicans odds and spread
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 8:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread Favorite: Rockets (-9.5)Moneyline: Rockets (-426), Pelicans (+325)Total: 234.5 pointsRockets top performersSengun posts 23.5 points, 9.4 boards and 7.1 assists per contest, making 50% of shots from the field and 35.1% from downtown with 1 made 3-pointers per contest.Amen Thompson averages 17.3 points, 7.3 boards and 5.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.Kevin Durant is averaging 24.8 points, 4 assists and 4.6 boards per contest.Jabari Smith Jr. is putting up 15.4 points, 2 assists and 6.7 boards per contest.Reed Sheppard posts 12.9 points, 3.1 boards and 3.1 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (seventh in league) and 0.6 blocks.