Need a Hornets vs. Rockets prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Rockets hit the road to face the Hornets on Friday, Jan 26 at 7:00 ET. The current total stands at 223.5, with the Rockets being favored by 5.5 as they play on the road. Check out our Hornets vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Rockets -5.5
- Total 223.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 26
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Hornets last five home games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- 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.
Is a Road Win Possible for Houston?
As they prepare to take on the Hornets, the Rockets come in with a 20-23 overall record and are looking to snap their two game losing skid. In terms of their home vs. away splits, the Rockets are 4-15 on the road compared to 16-8 at home this season.
When it comes to scoring on the road, the Rockets offense ranks 23rd, averaging 110.6 points per game. Overall, they are 22nd in scoring, averaging 112.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Rockets are 25th in the league at 46%. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 21st in makes and 27th in percentage.
On the season, the Rockets are 12th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.7. However, on the road, they are giving up 117.7 points per game, which is 16th in the league.
One area where Houston has been strong this season is on the glass. They are 6th in the NBA in rebounds per game and 4th in defensive rebounds.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Rockets are 10th in three-point percentage allowed at 34.1%. On the season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 58.1% of games vs. Houston.
Will Charlotte Win at Home?
In their last five games, the Hornets are 2-3 and are 10-32 overall. When facing Eastern Conference teams, the Hornets are 7-20 compared to 3-12 in non-conference games.
Through the season, the Hornets have scored below their opponent’s defensive average in 69.0% of their games. When looking at overall scoring, Charlotte is 28th in the league at 108.7 points per game. Miles Bridges is leading the team in scoring with 20.8 PPG while Brandon Miller is averaging 15.1 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Charlotte Hornets have struggled this season. They are currently 24th in the NBA, allowing 119.8 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been slightly better, ranking 17th in points allowed at 117.4.
One area where the Hornets have been able to limit opponents is at the free-throw line. Over their last five games, they have allowed just 16.2 made free-throws per game, which is 8th in the NBA over that stretch.
Overall, opponents have been able to shoot 50.0% from the field against the Hornets this season, which is 28th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made 39.7% of their attempts, which is also 26th in the league.
Hornets vs. Rockets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Fred VanVleet and his points prop of 16.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -118. With his prop line at 16.5, our model indicates that taking the over is the way to go as we project him to end up with 19. We foresee him having a field goal percentage of 37.5% and connecting on three threes.
- The Prop: Fred VanVleet Over 16.5 Points (-113)
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Hornets vs. Rockets Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Rockets to secure the win, with an expected final score of 113-102. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -5.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 223.5, and our model projects the Rockets and Hornets to reach a combined total of 215 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Rockets -5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook