Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Rockets vs Hornets prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charlotte.

  • The Rockets face the Hornets in Charlotte at 19-9.
  • Houston has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Rockets are coming off a 114-110 win vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets are set to host the Rockets at 7-21.
  • Charlotte has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (26th).
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.

Rockets vs Hornets Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Houston Rockets in a non-conference matchup. Tipoff is set for 7:00 ET at the Spectrum Center. The Rockets are favored by 6 points, and the over/under line is 218.5.

Houston is 19-9 and has won two straight games. Charlotte is 7-21 and has lost four in a row. The Rockets are 3rd in the Western Conference, while the Hornets are 13th in the East.

Rockets vs. Hornets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets
  • Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
  • Date: Monday, December 23rd
  • Betting Odds HOU -6, HOU -225 | CHA +188 O/U 218.5

Rockets Preview: Do the Rockets Have a Shot at a Win at Charlotte?

With a 114-110 win over the Raptors on Sunday, the Rockets improved to 19-9 this season. Despite being -9 point favorites, they didn’t cover the spread, winning by just four. The total points of 224.5 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.

Houston overcame a slow start, as Toronto went on a 10-0 run early. The Rockets chipped away, winning each of the final three quarters, and entered the 4th with an 84-83 lead before closing out the game.

Dillon Brooks led the Rockets with 27 points in their 114-110 win over the Raptors, scoring 13 of those in the 3rd quarter. Jalen Green added 22 points, with 9 coming in the opening period.

Houston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 25% rate. Alperen Sengün contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 8 in the 3rd quarter, while Jabari Smith and Cam Whitmore each added 8 points in the final period.

Despite a rough start, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter, the Rockets tightened up defensively, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd quarter. They continued to hold the Raptors in check, surrendering 26 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, finishing with 110 points allowed.

Houston sent Toronto to the line just 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Raptors hit 17 threes at a 39% clip. The Rockets collected 35 defensive rebounds and gave up 11 offensive boards while adding 12 steals and 6 blocks.

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Exceed Expectations at Home?

Houston improved to 19-9 this season with a 114-110 win over the Raptors on Sunday. Despite being favored by nine points, the Rockets didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 224 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 222.5.

Toronto went on a 10-0 run early, but Houston chipped away at the lead, outscoring the Raptors in each of the final three quarters. They took an 84-83 lead into the 4th quarter and finished strong, outscoring Toronto 30-27 in the final period.

In their 98-point effort against the 76ers, the Hornets shot 46.2% from the field and connected on 10 three-pointers at a 32.3% clip. Vasilije Micic led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%, while Miles Bridges added 15 points despite shooting just 30.8%.

Micic scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter and added 7 more in the 4th. Bridges also came alive late, scoring 12 of his 15 points in the final period.

Despite a tough 1st quarter where the Hornets gave up 41 points, they tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 17 points. Charlotte also held the 76ers to 27 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th, but it wasn't enough to avoid a 108-98 loss.

Overall, the Hornets allowed Philadelphia to shoot 49% from the field, including 36% from three-point range, where the 76ers hit 12 threes. Charlotte sent Philadelphia to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Hornets finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Rockets vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
  • As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Rockets vs Hornets Prediction

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