Houston Rockets (18-9) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-21)
December 23, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +5.5; Over/Under: +215.5
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The Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Pelicans and Raptors, and they play the Pelicans, Timberwolves, and Heat next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 19.5 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 18.8 points and 10.6 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.1 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Wizards and 76ers, and they play the Wizards, Thunder, and Bulls next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 30.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 14 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 11 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Hornets’ last nine home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Rockets’ last eight road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.5) this season.
- Cody Martin ranks 21st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.9%).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.7).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.2).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.2).
Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets have lost nine of their last 10 games, can’t play defense, and they’re hard to trust against decent teams. The Houston Rockets continue to rack up wins, and they’re 17-11 ATS on the season. I’d need a lot more points to truly consider the Hornets. One of the best defenses against a team that doesn’t defend. A team that covers numbers and one that doesn’t. Give me the Rockets.
