Hornets vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 19

Hornets vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: SCHN and FDSSE

The Houston Rockets (33-20) are 4.5-point favorites as they look to continue a four-game road winning streak when they take on the Charlotte Hornets (26-29) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on SCHN and FDSSE. The over/under in the matchup is set at 216.5.

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 (52.1%)

Hornets vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 23 times over 53 games with a set spread.
• In the Hornets' 55 games this year, they have 32 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 22 times out of 55 chances this season.
• Hornets games this season have hit the over on 21 of 55 set point totals (38.2%).
• Houston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered eight times in 25 games when playing at home, and it has covered 15 times in 28 games when playing on the road.
• The Rockets have exceeded the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in seven of 25 home matchups (28%). On the road, they have hit the over in 15 of 28 games (53.6%).
• Charlotte's winning percentage against the spread at home is .538 (14-11-1). On the road, it is .621 (18-11-0).
• Hornets games have finished above the over/under 30.8% of the time at home (eight of 26), and 44.8% of the time away (13 of 29).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.7 points, 6.3 assists and 9.4 rebounds.
• Kevin Durant averages 25.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists, shooting 50.6% from the floor and 40.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 made treys per game.
• Amen Thompson averages 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.2 points, 7.1 boards and 1.8 assists, shooting 43.7% from the field and 35.8% from downtown, with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Reed Sheppard's numbers on the season are 12.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3 assists per contest, shooting 42.6% from the field and 38.7% from downtown, with an average of 2.4 made 3-pointers.

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel's numbers on the season are 18.9 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game. He is also sinking 48.4% of his shots from the field and 43.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.4 triples (fifth in league).
• The Hornets get 19.3 points per game from LaMelo Ball, plus 4.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists.
• The Hornets receive 20.6 points per game from Brandon Miller, plus 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
• The Hornets are receiving 8.2 points, 6 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game from Ryan Kalkbrenner.
• Per game, Sion James gets the Hornets 5.6 points, 3.4 boards and 1.9 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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