Hornets vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 23

Hornets vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: SCHN and FDSSE

The Charlotte Hornets (7-21) host the Houston Rockets (19-9) after losing seven home games in a row. The Rockets are favored by 6 points in the contest, which tips at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, December 23, 2024. The over/under is 219.5 for the matchup.

Hornets vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (65%)

Hornets vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 17 times in 28 games with a set spread.
• The Hornets have 13 wins against the spread in 28 games this year.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over 14 times this season.
• The Hornets have eclipsed the over/under 42.9% of the time this season (12 of 28 games with a set point total).
• Houston has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered 10 times in 14 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 14 opportunities on the road.
• The Rockets have exceeded the over/under in seven of 14 home games (50%). They've fared the same in road games, topping the total in seven of 14 matchups (50%).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has had better results on the road (7-6-0) than at home (6-7-2).
• Hornets games have gone above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 15) than away (seven of 13) this year.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 18.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists, shooting 48.1% from the floor.
• Fred VanVleet's numbers on the season are 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6 assists per game, shooting 36.9% from the floor and 29.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Jalen Green's numbers on the season are 19.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 40.7% from the field and 31.5% from downtown, with an average of 2.5 made 3-pointers.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 12 points, 6.7 boards and 1.1 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• Per game, LaMelo Ball gets the Hornets 30.4 points, 5.3 boards and 7.5 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Brandon Miller averages 21.5 points, 5.2 boards and 3.5 assists. He is also draining 40.6% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from beyond the arc, with 3.9 treys per game (sixth in league).
• The Hornets are receiving 8.8 points, 4.7 boards and 2.3 assists per game from Cody Martin.
• The Hornets get 16.3 points per game from Miles Bridges, plus 6.8 boards and 3 assists.
• The Hornets are getting 7.5 points, 2.6 boards and 1.6 assists per game from Josh Green.

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