Rockets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 18, 2026, 4:09PM | Published: Jan 18, 2026, 2:09PM
The Houston Rockets will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Toyota Center on Monday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets are aiming to beat a Pelicans side that includes Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Pelicans game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Houston vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets an 83% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.13, Pelicans $6.25
- Line: Rockets -13.5 ($1.95), Pelicans +13.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.13 and the Pelicans at $6.25.
The Rockets are 13.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+13.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+13.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 230.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $6.25 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +13.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Rockets vs Pelicans best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Pelicans at Toyota Center this Monday is the Rockets winning 119-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs New Orleans game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
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Rockets vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Pelicans at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday 19 January 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs New Orleans predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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