The Houston Rockets (16-7) are favored (by 9.5 points) to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-22) on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Rockets 124, Pelicans 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-427)
- Total Pick: Over 233.5 (computer predicts 234.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-9.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2025 | Rockets | -6.5 | 228 | -282 | +227 | 146-117 HOU |
| 3/6/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 231.5 | -166 | +139 | 109-97 HOU |
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | -7.5 | 221.5 | -294 | +239 | 128-111 HOU |
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | -9.5 | 219 | -457 | +351 | 133-113 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston is 14-9-0 against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 9.5 points or more, the Rockets have a 4-2 record against the spread.
- Houston's games have gone over the point total in 14 out of 27 opportunities (51.9%).
- The Rockets have been favorites in 21 games this season and won 15 (71.4%) of those contests.
- Houston has a record of 5-1 when it's favored by -427 or more by bookmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans has a 17-10-0 record against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 9.5-point underdogs this season, the Pelicans are 8-5 against the spread.
- New Orleans has gone over in 16 of its 27 games with a set total (59.3%).
- The Pelicans have won 15.4% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (4-22).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +329 or longer in 12 chances.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Tari Eason: Questionable (Oblique),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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