The Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Clippers, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Knicks next. The Rockets have split their last 6 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.7 points and 9.4 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Pistons, beat the Hawks, and they play the Cavs next. The Hornets have won 10 of their last 11 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.3 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last seven games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 11 games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have lost 26 of their last 28 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games following a home loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Rockets’ last 10 night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (90.2%) this season.
- LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.5) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun ranks 2nd in the league for points in the paint (630) this season.
- Amen Thompson ranks T3rd in the league for points in the paint (628) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.5).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.7).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.6).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (15.8).
Hornets vs Rockets Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Liam McNeeley and Coby White.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams.
Hornets vs Rockets Prediction
The Rockets are the better team on paper and are going to be favored because of it. However, the Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league over the last month and are now 33-22 ATS. The Hornets beat the Rockets on the road earlier this month as a 4.5-point underdog. The Rockets have 13 losses on the road. The Hornets have outright won 3 of their last 4 games as an underdog.
I was talking up the Hornets before the season started, and we’re finally starting to see that potential. The Hornets are good? I’ll keep backing this young team on the rise.