The Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets do battle Thursday in a NBA contest at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Pelicans and Spurs, and they play the Hawks next. The Hornets have won 10 of their last 13 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Pacers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Thunder next. The Rockets have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 115.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.4 points and 9.4 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 12 games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a home loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last seven games.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last five games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Rockets’ last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (14.0) this season.
- Tari Eason ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.8%) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.4) this season.
- Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only six players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.1).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.2).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.6).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.6).
Rockets vs Hornets Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Steven Adams.
The Hornets will be without KJ Simpson. Tidjane Salaun, Coby White, Mike Conley, and Tyus Jones are questionable.
Rockets vs Hornets Prediction
This is a lot of respect for a Rockets side that played yesterday. I understand the Hornets are going through plenty of roster changes, as they made a gang of trades and might not get guys cleared in time. That would put the Hornets at an obvious disadvantage. Still, we’re getting points with a hot Hornets team that’s won 7 straight games and has improved to 30-21 ATS on the season. This Hornets team is oozing with confidence, and it’s why they made moves in hopes of making a playoff push. I’m a believer in what the Hornets are doing. Give me the points.