Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/26/2024]

The Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Friday, with tipoff at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Friday's Rockets vs. Hornets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rockets vs. Hornets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Rockets and Hornets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 68% chance of defeating the Hornets, and our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 113-108.

According to our model, the Rockets (-5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 223.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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Rockets vs. Hornets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rockets	Hornets
Spread	-5.5 (-105)	+5.5 (-115)
Moneyline	-198	+166
Total	o223.5 (-108)	u223.5 (-108)

• The Hornets are listed as +5.5 underdogs against the Rockets, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Rockets (-5.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +166. That means you can bet $100 to profit $166, earning a total payout of $266, if they win.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at -198, where you can risk $198 to win $100 for a total payout of $298 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 223.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Rockets vs. Hornets Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Rockets -5.5	-105
Moneyline	Rockets	-198
Total	Under 223.5	-108

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Rockets vs. Hornets Player Props

Betting on Rockets vs. Hornets NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Alperen Sengun is expected to lead the Rockets with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the Hornets.

Rockets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Alperen Sengun	27	12	6	1
Fred VanVleet	18	4	9	4
Jalen Green	16	4	4	2
Dillon Brooks	13	3	2	2
Cam Whitmore	12	4	0	2

Hornets Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
LaMelo Ball	24	6	8	4
Miles Bridges	22	7	4	3
Brandon Miller	17	4	2	3
P.J. Washington	14	5	2	2
Nick Richards	10	9	1	0

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Rockets vs. Hornets on Friday January 26, 2024.

Rockets vs. Hornets Game Information

Friday's game between the Hornets and Rockets at Spectrum Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Friday January 26, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

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Conclusion

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