Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Kennedy Kechula | in NBA Predictions
The Houston Rockets welcome the New Orleans Pelicans, hoping to strengthen their standing in the NBA’s Western Conference. They currently occupy the fifth spot in the conference, whereas their visitors sit at the foot of it. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
The Rockets have seen their form take a hit in recent weeks, and this has threatened their stay in the playoff places in the West. Ime Udoka’s men have lost five of their last eight fixtures and now find themselves just 0.5 games from the play-in spots.
But being at home against the league’s worst team will have them confident of making it back-to-back wins. The Rockets, who are 24-15, returned to winning ways with a 110-105 win at home against the Timberwolves.
The Pelicans are coming off a 127-119 loss to fellow strugglers the Pacers in the first match of a short two-game road trip. It was the team’s 12th loss in the last 14 games and saw them drop behind the Pacers as the team with the current worst record.
The Pelicans won a close battle in OT in the first meeting with the Rockets a month ago. That win snapped a six-match losing run in this fixture and was part of a rare five-game winning streak.
Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado remain sidelined with injuries.
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The Best Betting Odds for Houston Rockets v New Orleans Pelicans Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.13 | 6.25 |
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1.11 | 6.6 |
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1.12 | 6.6 |
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1.11 | 6.6 |
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1.12 | 5.1 |
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Who will win the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans match is: Houston Rockets at -10.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans game on 18/01/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Houston Rockets has a 74.3% chance to pick up the win against New Orleans Pelicans according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.13.
- There is a probability of 25.7% ⭐ for New Orleans Pelicans to win vs Houston Rockets with odds of 6.6 at BC Game.
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Form
Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans's standings in the NBA
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0.615 | 39 | 24 | 15 | 1 |
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0.227 | 44 | 10 | 34 |
Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans Last Matches
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Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Okogie
A. Thompson
ForwardK. Durant
J. Smith
J. Fears
ForwardS. Bey
Z. Williamson
T. Murphy III
Substitutes
R. Sheppard
A. Holiday
J. Davison
ForwardJ. Green
D. Finney-Smith
J. Tate
J. Poole
M. Peavy
T. Alexander
J. Hawkins
ForwardK. Looney
Houston Rockets - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- 12 of the Pelicans’ last 14 games have ended in defeat.
- The Rockets have won 13 of their 16 home fixtures.
- The Pelicans are allowing 122 points on average.
- Houston is outscoring its visitors by almost 10 points on average.
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Our Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
In our Houston Rockets v New Orleans Pelicans prediction, we are backing the Houston Rockets at -10. The Rockets are out of form and have struggled to win games lately. They, however, are back home for this match and are facing the league’s worst team.
The Rockets have made the Toyota Center a fortress, with 13 of their 16 visitors suffering defeat. With the Pelicans also one of the worst defensive sides, the Rockets could be in for a big win here.
If your team in the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans game takes a 20-point lead, you win!
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
