1/18/26 New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets NBA Picks and Predictions


1/18/26 New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets NBA Picks and Predictions


New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Injuries

Alvarado and Murray are out for New Orleans with Jones questionable. VanVleet is out for Houston with Eason questionable.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Pelicans at Rockets 7PM ET— New Orleans fell to 10-34 following their 127-119 road defeat against Indiana. Pelicans shot 50% with 42% from three. Zion led with 27 points with seven assists. Trey Murphy contributed 22 points with five assists. New Orleans allowed 51% shooting with 35% from three. Houston improved to 24-15 after their 110-105 home victory against Minnesota. Rockets hit 46% with 43% from three. Kevin Durant scored 39 points with seven assists. Alperin Sengun supported with 25 points and 14 rebounds. Houston allowed 46% shooting with 37% from three.