diff --git a/backend/services/forecasting/pickup_v2_model.py b/backend/services/forecasting/pickup_v2_model.py
index 143120a..fd5ea35 100644
--- a/backend/services/forecasting/pickup_v2_model.py
+++ b/backend/services/forecasting/pickup_v2_model.py
@@ -1281,6 +1281,10 @@ async def forecast_rooms_for_date(
             'prior_final': prior_final_by_cat.get(cat_id, 0)
         }
 
+    # Cap pickup so OTB + suggestion never exceeds available capacity
+    if bookable > 0:
+        total_pickup_rooms = min(total_pickup_rooms, max(0, bookable - current_otb_rooms))
+
     # Base forecast
     forecast_rooms = current_otb_rooms + total_pickup_rooms