Rockets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 19, 2026, 12:10AM | Published: Jan 18, 2026, 2:09PM
The Houston Rockets will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Toyota Center on Monday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets are aiming to beat a Pelicans side that includes Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rockets vs Pelicans game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Houston vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rockets an 84% chance of beating the Pelicans at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.12, Pelicans $6.75
- Line: Rockets -13.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +13.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 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 $1.12 and the Pelicans at $6.75.
The Rockets are 13.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+13.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+13.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 232.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $6.75 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +13.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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These Rockets vs Pelicans predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option due to the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Rockets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Pelicans at Toyota Center on Monday is the Rockets winning 121-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs New Orleans game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs New Orleans game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
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 thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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