Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets prediction 1-26-24 Picks

The Houston Rockets need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing 8 of their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Jazz, but they’re coming off losses to the Celtics and Trail Blazers. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.1 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 17.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game. The Rockets will face the Nets, Lakers, and Pelicans after this game.

Houston Rockets Team Facts

• The Rockets have lost 15 of their last 16 road games following a loss.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Nine of the Rockets’ last 10 games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets recently lost to the 76ers and Pistons, while beating the Timberwolves. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 49.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.8 points and 7.1 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 40.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Team Facts

• The favorites have won each of the Hornets’ last eight games at Spectrum Center.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
• Each of the Hornets’ last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets prediction

Both the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets have been fade material as of late, as they’re both 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. With that said, the Rockets have shown far and away more life this season, and these are games they need to win if they’re going to make a potential playoff push. The Charlotte Hornets have won just 10 games, they’re 16-26 ATS on the year, and they just traded away arguably their best player in Terry Rozier. The Hornets are heading toward a rebuild, and they’re not a team I’m excited to back. Give me the Rockets and the reasonable chalk.