Hornets vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 23, 2024, 4:35 PM
  • The Rockets are -7.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | SCHN

The Charlotte Hornets visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Houston, TX.

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Rockets Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 4-1 against the spread, while the Rockets are 3-1 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+7.5 -105O 229.5 -110+260
Houston Rockets -7.5 -115U 229.5 -110-350

Rockets vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Wednesday‘s game with 79.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Rockets.

Rockets vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 60.9% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 31 games (+13.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 39 games (+11.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 games (+10.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 33 away games (+9.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+13.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+13.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+13.15 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 81 games (+10.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 17 games (+10.70 Units / 57% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Hornets have gone 4-1 (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

  • 2-3 against the Moneyline (-0.85 Units / -14.91% ROI)
  • 3-2 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 2-3 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Rockets have gone 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 3-1 against the Moneyline (+0.25 Units / 3.88% ROI)
  • 4-0 against the Over for game total points (+4 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-4 against the Under for game total points (-4.4 Units / -100% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 6 of their last 29 games at home (-18.15 Units / -55% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 76 games (-17.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-17.25 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 71 games (-17.00 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-15.60 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-20.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 48 games (-20.85 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 81 games (-19.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 33 of their last 81 games (-18.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 76 games (-18.30 Units / -21% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets were 2-26 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

The Hornets are 5-33 (.132) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Rockets were 14-28 (.333) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Rockets were 6-22 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Injury Report: Rockets vs. HornetsWednesday‘s Game, Oct. 23

  • Houston Rockets – No Injuries Reported
  • Charlotte Hornets – No Injuries Reported

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets averaged 105.1 points per game (4,308 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.1

The Hornets averaged 109.2 points per game (4,479 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets averaged 8.1 turnovers per game (665 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,624 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed 17.5 fast break points per game (1,432 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets averaged 7.8 steals per game (639 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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