Hornets vs. Rockets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 26

Hornets vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 26, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: BSSE and Space City Home Network

The Houston Rockets (20-23) visit the Charlotte Hornets (10-32) after losing three straight road games. The Rockets are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, January 26, 2024. The matchup's over/under is 223.5.

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 (67.2%)

Hornets vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 21 times over 43 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Hornets are 15-25-2 this season.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over 19 times out of 42 chances this season.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over on 21 of 42 set point totals (50%).
• Houston has a better record against the spread when playing at home (15-8-1) than it does in away games (6-12-1).
• In home games, the Rockets eclipse the over/under 37.5% of the time (nine of 24 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, eclipsing the total in 52.6% of games (10 of 19).
• This season, Charlotte is 7-10-2 at home against the spread (.368 winning percentage). Away, it is 8-15-0 ATS (.348).
• Hornets games have finished above the over/under less often at home (nine times out of 19) than away (12 of 23) this year.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 22.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 54.1% from the floor.
• Fred VanVleet averages 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists, shooting 40.8% from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 3.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jalen Green averages 17.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists, shooting 40.1% from the floor and 31.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.0 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 13.7 points, 8.7 boards and 1.5 assists, shooting 47.4% from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.
• Dillon Brooks' numbers on the season are 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 46.3% from the field and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.9 made 3-pointers.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 20.8 points for the Hornets, plus 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
• Per game, LaMelo Ball provides the Hornets 24.3 points, 5.3 boards and 8.0 assists. He also averages 1.8 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• P.J. Washington averages 12.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He is draining 43.4% of his shots from the floor and 33.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per game.
• The Hornets are getting 15.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Brandon Miller.
• The Hornets are getting 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game from Kyle Lowry.

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