New Orleans vs Houston Prediction — AI Finds CAN'T MISS NBA Lines & Props (Jan 18)
Updated: 2026-01-16T03:31:50.923562ZBy Remi at Leans.AI — AI picks for ATS, ML, OU & props
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Date: Jan 18, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 PM
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Over/Under:
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Remi is pouring through loads of datapoints on each player. In fact, anytime the Pelicans and Rockets play there’s always several intriguing trends to key in on. Not to mention games played at in Jan seemingly never follow normal, predictable patterns.
New Orleans vs Houston Prediction (AI)
Remi, our AI sports genius, has been pouring over millions of data from every past game between the Pelicans and Rockets and using recursive machine learning and impressive AI to crunch the data to a single cover probability.
Remi has been most keyed in on the growing emphasis emotional bettors tend to put on player performance factors between a Pelicans team going up against a possibly deflated Rockets team. We’ve found the true game analytics appear to reflect a slight lean against one Vegas line specifically.
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New Orleans vs. Houston Game Info
New Orleans vs Houston starts on January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Venue: .
Spread: Houston
Moneyline: New Orleans , Houston
Over/Under:
New Orleans: | Houston:
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New Orleans vs. Houston Odds
Remi is pouring through tons of stats on each line. In fact, anytime the New Orleans vs Houston trends are analyzed, there’s always several intriguing angles to key in on. Not to mention games played at extreme altitude can often follow normal, predictable betting trends.
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New Orleans vs Houston Live Odds
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Boston Celtics
11/26/25 5:10PM
Pistons
Celtics
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–
–
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-155
+130
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-3 (-105)
+3 (-115)
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O 231 (-110)
U 231 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 7:10PM EST
New York Knicks
Charlotte Hornets
11/26/25 7:10PM
Knicks
Hornets
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–
–
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-278
+222
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-6.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-110)
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O 238.5 (-110)
U 238.5 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 7:40PM EST
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Toronto Raptors
11/26/25 7:40PM
Pacers
Raptors
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–
–
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+345
-455
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+10.5 (-110)
-10.5 (-110)
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O 234.5 (-110)
U 234.5 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 7:40PM EST
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Oklahoma City Thunder
11/26/25 7:40PM
Timberwolves
Thunder
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–
–
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+278
-355
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+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
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O 227 (-110)
U 227 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 7:40PM EST
Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat
11/26/25 7:40PM
Bucks
Heat
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–
–
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+250
-320
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+8 (-110)
-8 (-110)
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O 237 (-110)
U 237 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 8:10PM EST
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans Pelicans
11/26/25 8:10PM
Grizzlies
Pelicans
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–
–
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-140
+118
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-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
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O 235.5 (-110)
U 235.5 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 10:10PM EST
Phoenix Suns
Sacramento Kings
11/26/25 10:10PM
Suns
Kings
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–
–
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-180
+152
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-4.5 (-105)
+4.5 (-115)
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O 233.5 (-110)
U 233.5 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 10:10PM EST
San Antonio Spurs
Portland Trail Blazers
11/26/25 10:10PM
Spurs
Trail Blazers
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–
–
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+100
-120
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+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
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O 239.5 (-110)
U 239.5 (-110)
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Nov 26, 2025 10:10PM EST
Houston Rockets
Golden State Warriors
11/26/25 10:10PM
Rockets
Warriors
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–
–
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+118
-140
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+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
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O 225.5 (-110)
U 225.5 (-110)
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This preview covers New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets on January 18, 2026 at .
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| LEAN | %WIN | UNITS | RESULT | |
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| DET@ATL | DET +1.5 | 54.3% | 4 | WIN |
| GS@ORL | ORL +3.5 | 57.4% | 7 | WIN |
| DET@ATL | JALEN DUREN UNDER 22.5 PTS + ASSTS | 55.1% | 5 | LOSS |
| BOS@BKN | MICHAEL PORTER JR UNDER 26.5 PTS + ASSTS | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| IND@DET | DET -10.5 | 55.3% | 5 | WIN |
| NY@MIA | NY +2.5 | 51.8% | 1 | WIN |
| LAC@PHI | LAC +5.5 | 55.3% | 5 | WIN |
| LAC@PHI | IVICA ZUBAC OVER 1.5 STEALS & BLOCKS | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| ORL@HOU | HOU -7.5 | 54.0% | 4 | LOSS |
| POR@DAL | DAL +4.5 | 56.8% | 6 | WIN |
| LAL@MIL | LAL -115 | 55.7% | 4 | WIN |
| CHA@MIL | MIL -9 | 54.4% | 4 | WIN |
| POR@HOU | POR +8 | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| POR@HOU | TARI EASON OVER 4.5 FG MADE | 53.7% | 3 | LOSS |
| ATL@UTA | UTA +2.5 | 55.0% | 5 | LOSS |
| ATL@UTA | KYLE FILIPOWSKI OVER 7.5 REBOUNDS + ASSTS | 55.5% | 5 | WIN |
| NJ@CHI | JACK HUGHES UNDER 0.5 ASST | 54.4% | 4 | WIN |
| WAS@HOU | KEVIN DURANT OVER 4.5 REBOUNDS | 56.1% | 6 | WIN |
| GS@SA | GS +4 | 52.5% | 2 | WIN |
| MEM@BOS | MEM +7.5 | 56.0% | 6 | LOSS |
| BOS@PHI | PHI +1.5 | 54.5% | 4 | WIN |
| IND@UTA | UTA +3 | 56.8% | 6 | WIN |
| GS@OKC | CHET HOLMGREN UNDER 18.5 POINTS + ASSTS | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| MIN@UTA | MIN -7.5 | 54.9% | 4 | LOSS |
| MIL@DAL | DAL +3 | 54.3% | 4 | WIN |
| POR@MIA | POR -3.5 | 57.7% | 7 | LOSS |
| LAL@ATL | DYSON DANIELS OVER 2.5 STEALS | 56.8% | 6 | LOSS |
| CHI@MIL | CHI +4.5 | 55.1% | 6 | LOSS |
| DAL@MEM | MEM -4 | 56.3% | 6 | WIN |
| TOR@ATL | TOR +118 | 48.0% | 3 | WIN |
| CHA@MIA | OVER 235.5 | 54.3% | 3 | LOSS |
| LAC@PHX | PHX -135 | 58.9% | 7 | WIN |
| PHI@CLE | PHI +10.5 | 53.3% | 3 | LOSS |
| MIA@DEN | MIA +9.5 | 53.7% | 3 | LOSS |
| OKC@POR | POR +4.5 | 52.9% | 3 | WIN |
| HOU@MEM | MEM +8.5 | 54.7% | 4 | LOSS |
| UTA@DET | UTA +10 | 56.8% | 6 | LOSS |
| NO@DAL | TREY MURPHY III OVER 25.5 PTS & REB | 55.5% | 5 | LOSS |
| ORL@ATL | ORL -3.5 | 56.5% | 6 | LOSS |
| MIL@TOR | MIL +3.5 | 56.5% | 4 | LOSS |
| PHX@GS | STEPH CURRY UNDER 4.5 THREE PTRS MADE | 53.3% | 3 | LOSS |
| OKC@LAC | JAMES HARDEN OVER 12.5 REBOUNDS + ASSTS | 56.1% | 6 | LOSS |
| LAL@POR | POR -2.5 | 54.7% | 4 | LOSS |
| SA@PHX | SA -5.5 | 56.6% | 6 | LOSS |
| ORL@WAS | WAS +9 | 54.2% | 4 | LOSS |
| DAL@DET | DAL +8 | 58.7% | 8 | LOSS |
| NY@CHI | NY -4.5 | 54.7% | 4 | LOSS |
| BOS@PHI | BOS +1.5 | 54.6% | 4 | WIN |
| TOR@CLE | TOR +6 | 56.2% | 6 | WIN |
| DEN@POR | JERAMI GRANT OVER 1.5 TURNOVERS | 56.6% | 6 | WIN |
| WAS@OKC | WAS +15.5 | 54.9% | 4 | LOSS |