The Houston Rockets (24-15) host the New Orleans Pelicans (10-34) in a matchup of Southwest Division teams at Toyota Center, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The Pelicans are 13.5-point underdogs in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on Sports Talk 790AM<\/a><\/p>\n Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Rockets 124, Pelicans 108.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-741) Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n So far this season, Houston has put together a 19-20-0 record against the spread. So far this year, New Orleans has put together a 23-21-0 record against the spread. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report<\/p>\n Rockets<\/p>\n Rockets: <\/p>\n Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl), <\/p>\n Tari Eason: Questionable (Ankle)<\/p>\n Pelicans<\/p>\n Pelicans: <\/p>\n Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle), <\/p>\n Jose Alvarado: Out (Oblique), <\/p>\n Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)<\/p>\n Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Sunday, January 18, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 232.5 points)
\nPick ATS: Rockets (-13.5)
\nRecent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Rockets are 4-1 against the spread when favored by 13.5 points or more this season.
\nHouston’s games have hit the over in 19 out of 44 opportunities (43.2%).
\nThis season, the Rockets have won 23 out of the 36 games, or 63.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
\nHouston has been at least a -741 moneyline favorite three times this season and won all of those games.
\nPelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 13.5-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 2-0 against the spread.
\nOf New Orleans’ 44 games with a set total, 24 have hit the over (54.5%).
\nThe Pelicans are 6-34 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 15% of those games).
\nNew Orleans has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +521 or longer in two chances.<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 7 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
\nLocation: Houston, Texas
\nArena: Toyota Center
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