These teams met on Dec. 18 and it soared OVER by 25.5 points as New Orleans won 133-128 in overtime, but it would have gone OVER in regulation. Five of the past six meetings have gone OVER. The Pelicans went OVER in their 127-119 loss to Indiana on Friday. They are #28 in the NBA in scoring defense allowing 122.3 points per game. The Pelicans have gone OVER four of six Sunday games. Houston is #7 in field goal percentage (.477) and #6 in 3-point shooting percentage (.370). New Orleans has allowed 122.5 points per game its past four games and it is 25-19-0 OVER on the season. Take the OVER.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 18, 2026 at 11:40AM ET.
NBA
New Orleans at Houston
January 18, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Game Total OVER 230 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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