Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets (10-32) will host the Houston Rockets (20-23) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 5.5 and have a moneyline of -221.
BSSE will have coverage of the game, which will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Rockets are averaging 119 points per game, compared to the Hornets at 116. These figures have led to Houston posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Houston has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Houston is favored by 5.5 points today, and they have a record of 11-3 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have gone 9-5 against the spread, and they have an ATS record of 22-20 overall.
In the Western Conference, the Rockets are currently in 11th place with a record of 20-23. Within the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place.
Houston has lost two straight games, and their most recent game was a 137-131 loss to the Trail Blazers. The O/U line for that game was 220.5 points.
This season, the Rockets have an O/U record of 20-23, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5.
On the road, the Rockets are 6-12 against the spread, and they are 4-15 straight up. Their average scoring differential on the road is -7.1 points per game.
In non-conference games, the Rockets are 5-12 compared to 15-11 against Western Conference opponents.
On the season, the Rockets are 22nd in the NBA in scoring at 112.9 points per game. However, when playing on the road, they have averaged 110.6 points per game (23rd).
When it comes to pace, Houston is 15th in the league at 98.9 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Rockets are 25th in the NBA at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are making 12 threes per game (21st).
So far, Houston has outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.5% of their games. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Rockets are 26th in the league at 52%. In terms of assists, they are 26th at 24.9 per game.
So far, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 12th in the league at 112.7 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Rockets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.1% from downtown.
The Hornets are 10-32 this season and are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 4th place. Charlotte’s ATS record for the season is 15-25, going 8-15 on the road and 7-10 at home.
As the underdog, Charlotte is 8-30 straight-up and 15-21 ATS. Today, they are the underdog by 5.5 points. In their last four games as the underdog, the Hornets have gone 0-4 ATS.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 21-21, and their games have averaged 228.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 223.5 is lower than their season average of 228.7.
The Hornets lost their last game to the Pistons by a score of 113-106. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game and are 15-21 ATS as the underdog this season. The O/U line for that game was 230 points.
So far this season, the Hornets have struggled to score, ranking 28th in the NBA at 108.7 points per game. At home, they are averaging 108.4 points per game.
Charlotte’s offense has been below the NBA scoring average in 61.9% of their games. In terms of pace, the Hornets are 21st in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hornets are 27th in the NBA at 45%. They are also one of the worst free-throw shooting teams, ranking 30th in both free throws made and attempted.
Coming into the game, the Hornets will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 119.8 points per game (24th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13.2 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 20th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.
Our projections indicate that the Rockets should come out top with a projected score of 112-102.
Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- Take the Rockets on the moneyline
- The Rockets should also cover at -5.5
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Trade Pending – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Reggie Bullock – Back – Questionable
- Jae’Sean Tate – Wrist – Questionable
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
