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Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

Preview the Jan. 18 matchup between the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

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Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

Jae'Sean Tate - Sticks in rotation Friday Tate amassed four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds and one steal in 11 minutes during Friday's 110-105 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Tate suited up for the third straight game, albeit for a brief appearance only. Tate has been a non-factor thus far this season, averaging 2.7 points in 7.7 minutes across his 24 appearances, leaving him outside the top 400 in standard formats.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie - Starting role yields very little Okogie contributed one point (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 110-105 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Okogie remained in the starting lineup, logging a season-high 33 minutes in the process. While the playing time was certainly encouraging, the same can't be said for his production. With Tari Eason on the verge of returning from an ankle injury, Okogie will likely shift back to a bench role in the near future. Even as a starter, he holds no value in fantasy, outside of the deepest formats.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Goes 3-for-12 from field Smith closed with nine points (3-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 38 minutes during Friday's 110-105 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Smith struggled with his shot in the win, scrapping his way to just nine points. Coming off one of his best performances of the season, Friday's effort was a letdown for fantasy managers. Despite playing 34.7 minutes per game this season, Smith has not been able to take his game to the next level, averaging 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How many points did Kevin Durant score? Timberwolves vs Rockets stats Kevin Durant and the Rockets outplayed the Timberwolves to secure a 110-105 victory on Friday night.

10 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Houston faces New Orleans in conference matchup

Houston and New Orleans will square off in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

NBA fans react to Kevin Durant's masterclass vs Timberwolves | Sporting News NBA fans were loving Kevin Durant's big performance against the Timberwolves.

11 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

TIMBERWOLVES at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 16, 2026

11 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves

Kevin Durant scored 39 points and made a season-best six 3-pointers to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kevin Durant - Scores season-high 39 points in win Durant finished Friday's 110-105 win over the Timberwolves with 39 points (11-18 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 11-14 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 40 minutes.

Impact Durant caught fire from beyond the arc and tied Julius Randle for the game-best mark in points, though it was the former who led his team to a win. Durant's 39 points set a new season high, and he has reached the 30-point threshold in 14 of his 37 regular-season appearances. The superstar also led the Rockets in assists, dishing out at least seven dimes for the third time this month. Additionally, the veteran forward matched the game high in steals and has recorded multiple swipes in back-to-back appearances for just the second time this season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Timberwolves Fall To Houston Rockets, 110-105 | 01.16.26

11 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Tari Eason - Ruled out for Friday Eason (ankle) won't play Friday versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Eason is set to miss his fourth consecutive game, but he does appear to be getting close, as Friday was the first time he'd received the "questionable" tag since going down with the ankle injury. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pelicans, and for now, he should be considered questionable for that one.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where to watch Rockets vs. Timberwolves NBA game tonight on free streams, TV Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road for Houston on Friday night for a Western Conference showdown with Kevin Durant...

18 HOURS AGO • PENNLIVE.COM

Texans in the Super Bowl? Houston Rockets star says he sees it happening Kevin Durant has only been a member of the Houston Rockets since July, so it's not as if his allegiance to the city has tremendously deep ro...

19 HOURS AGO • TOROTIMES.COM

Steven Adams - Omitted from injury report Adams (rest) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact The veteran center's omission is worth noting, as he tends to sit out one half of back-to-back sets. Adams is slated to appear in two games in as many days for the first time this season, meaning Clint Capela may not see the floor at all Friday.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Finney-Smith - Cleared from injury report Finney-Smith (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Finney-Smith is set to be available for the second leg of Houston's back-to-back. The veteran forward's presence is likely to result in fewer minutes for Josh Okogie and JD Davison on Friday.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Questionable with ankle sprain Eason is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota with a right ankle sprain.

Impact Eason is looking to end a three-game absence with the injury. If the forward remains sidelined, more playing time would be available to Dorian Finley-Smith and Josh Okogie in the frontcourt.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Houston Rockets Friday at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.

22 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Thunder are about to get the last laugh at Kevin Durant's expense The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in dominant fashion on Thursday night, pulling away in the fourth quarter and ending...

1 DAY AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Top Player Prop Bets for Rockets vs. Timberwolves on January 16, 2026 Oddsmakers have set player props for Julius Randle and others when the Houston Rockets host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on F...

1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 16

Preview the Jan. 16 matchup between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, pre...

1 DAY AGO • Data Skrive

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 16

Durant, Rockets to host Randle and the Timberwolves

The Rockets will take on conference opponent Minnesota

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jabari Smith Jr. - Secures double-double in loss Smith supplied 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Smith struggled to find the bottom of the net from the field but managed to do damage by knocking down three treys. He also finished second on his team in rebounds, marking his first double-double since Dec. 29. The Auburn product is averaging 14.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over his last four games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Paces Houston with 19 points Durant ended Thursday's 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City with 19 points (7-23 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes.

Impact Durant struggled to get in a groove offensively and only managed to lead the Rockets in scoring due to sheer volume. Thursday marked the first time since Dec. 11 that he's been held under 20 points, which speaks to the tear that he's been on for the last month or so. Durant was also more active on the defensive end, tying his season high in steals after failing to record a swipe in his previous nine games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

NBA legend Dwyane Wade urges Rockets to Pursue 21-year veteran | Sporting News Dwyane Wade has a strong suggestion for the Houston Rockets.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

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Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 16

Durant, Rockets to host Randle and the Timberwolves

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Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

Houston faces New Orleans in conference matchup

Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 16

Durant, Rockets to host Randle and the Timberwolves