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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 48 | 38 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 102.7 | 101.7 |
| Last meeting | 146 | 117 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 15, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 253
125-128
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 228
115-113
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -13 · Total: 231
109-122
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 5, 2025 · Margin: +19 · Total: 215
117-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 3, 2025 · Margin: +26 · Total: 216
121-95
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 1, 2025 · Margin: -8 · Total: 258
125-133
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: +28 · Total: 230
129-101
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 26, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 204
104-100
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 24, 2025 · Margin: +22 · Total: 206
114-92
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 21, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
Pelicans
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +10 · Total: 218
114-104
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +23 · Total: 263
143-120
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 8, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 267
132-135
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -18 · Total: 220
101-119
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: -9 · Total: 241
116-125
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: -7 · Total: 291
142-149
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: -12 · Total: 254
121-133
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 29, 2025 · Margin: -8 · Total: 200
96-104
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 26, 2025 · Margin: -5 · Total: 261
128-133
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 24, 2025 · Margin: +13 · Total: 273
143-130