<p>The New Orleans Pelicans will head to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The Pelicans have a record of 10-34 this season and are led by interim head coach James Borrego. They are looking to improve their performance in the Western Conference.</p> <p>The Houston Rockets, with a 24-15 record, will host the game. Head coach Ime Udoka has guided the team to a strong position in the Western Conference and Southwest Division. Fans can catch the action on SCHN as these two teams meet early in the regular season.</p> <h2>Pelicans vs Rockets Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets</li><li>Venue: Toyota Center</li><li>Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Pelicans +12.5 (-110), Rockets -12.5 (-111), Pelicans MoneyLine +508, Rockets MoneyLine -718, Over/Under 229.5</li></ul> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <p>The New Orleans Pelicans recently played against the Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, and Denver Nuggets. Against the Pacers, they lost 127-119 with Zion Williamson scoring 27 points. They won against the Nets 116-113, with Trey Murphy III leading the team with 34 points.</p> <p>For the season, the Pelicans average 115 points per game, ranking them 20th in the league. They have a fast pace with 100.6 possessions per game, placing them 6th. Their field goal percentage is 46.5%, which is 21st in the league.</p> <p>The Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets next. Their starting lineup includes Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy III, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, and Derik Queen. Injuries to key players like Dejounte Murray may impact their performance.</p> <h2>Houston Rockets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Houston Rockets are coming off a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They scored 110 points with a field goal percentage of 46.4%. Kevin Durant had a standout performance with 39 points, while Alperen Sengün added 25 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>In their previous game, the Rockets faced a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They struggled with shooting, making only 33.7% of their field goals. Despite the loss, Alperen Sengün contributed with 14 points and 13 rebounds, showing his presence on the court.</p> <p>Overall, the Rockets have shown strong offensive numbers this season. They average 117.1 points per game and lead the league in rebounds per game with 49.2. Their defense is also solid, allowing only 110.7 points per game, which ranks them fourth in the league.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Rockets are favored by 12.5 points against the Pelicans. The Pelicans score 115.0 points per game but allow 122.3. The Rockets score 117.1 points per game and allow 110.7. Based on these stats, the Rockets are likely to cover the spread. Our projected score is Rockets 125, Pelicans 112.</p> <p>The over/under for the game is set at 229.5. The Pelicans and Rockets have a combined average of 232.1 points per game this season. Considering the Pelicans' defensive struggles and the Rockets' scoring ability, the total is likely to go over. Our projected total is 237 points.</p>

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