Final Score: Rockets 128 - Pelicans 133
Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
16-7 Rating 1716
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
83%
17%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +7.4
Pelicans
5-22 Rating 1214
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Pelicans
All-time wins 48 38
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 102.7 101.7
Last meeting 146 117

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Pelicans
Games played 23 27
Avg points scored 120.8 114.2
Avg points conceded 111.2 122.8
Win percentage 70% 19%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 20%