Southwest Division foes meet when the Houston Rockets (24-15) host the New Orleans Pelicans (10-34) at Toyota Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The Rockets are 13.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season. The matchup has a point total of 230.5.
Check out all the Latest NBA Betting Previews!
Rockets Cover -13.5 vs Pelicans -109
Rockets vs. Pelicans betting lines
- Rockets odds to win: -787
- Pelicans odds to win: +544
- Spread: Rockets (-13.5)
- Total: 230.5
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Rockets Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- Houston is 13-3 in home contests and have covered the spread seven times at home.
- Houston’s record against the spread is 3-0 when playing as 13.5-point favorites or more at home this year.
- The Rockets have hit the over in seven of their 16 home games this year with a set over/under (43.8%).
- This season at home Houston and its opponents have averaged a total of 226.5 points per contest, four points fewer than the over/under for this contest.
Rockets Recent Trends
- The Rockets are 2-8 against the spread over their last 10 games, and have a 5-5 straight-up record in those contests.
- The Rockets and their opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
- The Rockets’ past 10 outings have ended with an average of 222.3 points scored. That’s 8.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
- During the last 10 games, the Rockets are scoring 9.6 points less per game compared to their season average.
Rockets Betting Records
- The Rockets have won 23 of the 36 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (63.9%).
- Houston has won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -787 or shorter.
- The Rockets have an 88.7% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (seventh in NBA) | 46.2 (seventh) | 49.2 (first) | 38.4 (first) | 24.7 (26th) | 14.5 (19th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Rockets vs. Pelicans? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Pelicans Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- The Pelicans have an 8-11 record against the spread on the road and are 3-16 in road contests.
- On the road this season, Pelicans games have hit the over on the set point total nine times.
- Recent history gives an edge to the Pelicans to beat the total. This year their road games averaged a total of 235.7 points per contest.
Pelicans Recent Trends
- The Pelicans have covered the spread twice in their past 10 contests while putting up a 2-8 record straight-up in those games.
- Pelicans’ past 10 contests saw four go over the total.
- The past 10 Pelicans games averaged 10.9 more points (241.4) than this matchup’s point total.
- The Pelicans’ per-game scoring average over their last 10 games is 113.3, 1.7 points lower than their season-long per-game average.
Pelicans Betting Records
- New Orleans has been underdogs in 40 games this season and won six (15%) of those contests.
- The Pelicans have been at least a +544 moneyline underdog two times this season, but were upset in each of those games.
- The Pelicans have a 15.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.5 (21st in NBA) | 48.6 (27th) | 43.4 (19th) | 45.1 (21st) | 24.8 (25th) | 13.6 (ninth) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
