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

  • The Rockets are -6.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
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The Houston Rockets visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Rockets vs Hornets Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 17-11 against the spread, while the Hornets are 14-14 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets-6.5 -105O 218.5 -105-225
Charlotte Hornets +6.5 -115U 218.5 -115+185

Hornets vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Monday‘s game with 79.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Hornets.

Hornets vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 67.8% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 54 games (+23.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 44 games (+16.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 34 of their last 52 games (+14.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 away games (+13.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 away games (+11.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 43 of their last 67 games (+15.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 67 games (+14.79 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 23 of their last 32 games at home (+13.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 41 games at home (+12.27 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 55 games (+11.07 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 17-11 (+4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI).

  • 19-9 against the Moneyline (+1.25 Units / 1.94% ROI)
  • 14-13 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.97% ROI)
  • 13-14 against the Under for game total points (-2.3 Units / -7.49% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 14-14 (-1.45 Units / -4.7% ROI).

  • 7-21 against the Moneyline (-7.15 Units / -23.6% ROI)
  • 12-15 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -14.61% ROI)
  • 15-12 against the Under for game total points (+1.8 Units / 5.84% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 50 games (-23.70 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 83 games (-21.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 76 games (-20.48 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 84 games (-18.97 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 37 away games (-19.00 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 84 games (-18.00 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 37 away games (-16.85 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 82 games (-16.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 41 away games (-15.05 Units / -32% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 2-22 (.083) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .347

The Rockets are 10-3 (.769) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Rockets are winless (0-15) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .156

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

The Hornets are 3-28 (.097) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .416

The Hornets are 4-35 (.103) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .388

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

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 Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an eFG% of 52% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Rockets have a TS% of 49% in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Rockets are shooting 33% from three (1,053/3,217) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Rockets have a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 53.1 points per game (9,976 points/188 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.5

The Hornets shot 39% from three (144/368) in close and late situations last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets had 18.4 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Hornets averaged 21% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,512 free throw attempts/7,133 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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

The Rockets have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (6,783 rebounds/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

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 4.5 blocks per game (371 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hornets have averaged 7.8 steals per game (722 steals/92 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets averaged 6.9 steals per game (562 steals/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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