Rockets vs. Pelicans same game parlay – Jan. 18
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Jan. 18, 2026, 3:16 p.m. CT
The Houston Rockets (24-15) host the New Orleans Pelicans (10-34) in a matchup of Southwest Division rivals at Toyota Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18, 2026. This is the second matchup between the squads this season. If you’re looking for parlay possibilities, we list those for you below.
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Winning the spread, total and Kevin Durant under 25.5 PTS parlay for the Rockets-Pelicans game nets $64.55 on a $10 bet using the computer picks below. Curious how each of those bets stacks up? Continue scrolling to learn more.
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 4:16 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Rockets vs. Pelicans spread pickFavorite: Rockets (-14.5)Pick ATS: Rockets -14.5 (Projected score: Rockets 124, Pelicans 108)Against the spread, Houston is 19-20-0 this year.As 14.5-point favorites or more, the Rockets are 3-2 against the spread.New Orleans has 23 wins in 44 games against the spread this year.The Pelicans are unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 14.5-point underdog or more this season.Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Rockets vs. Pelicans total pickTotal: 232.5Pick OU: Over 232.5 (Projecting 232.6 total points)Houston and its opponents have gone over the current 232.5-point total in 13 of 39 games (33.3%) this season.New Orleans’ games have gone over 232.5 points in 26 of 44 chances this season.Rockets games have an average total of 227.4 points this season, 5.1 fewer than Sunday’s over/under.The 235.6 points per game average in Pelicans games this season is 3.1 more than this game’s over/under.Kevin Durant points propPoints prop: OU 25.5Pick: Under (Projecting 24.6 points)Kevin Durant has averaged 26.3 points per game during the 2025-26 season, 0.8 points more than Sunday’s over/under.In 36 games this season with a points prop total, Durant has hit the over 20 times.Rockets vs. Pelicans game infoDate: Sunday, January 18, 2026Time: 7 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+Location: Houston, TexasVenue: Toyota CenterLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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