Rockets vs. Hornets Predictions and Odds - Dec 27, 2021

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Rockets vs. Hornets Predictions and Odds - Dec 27, 2021

The Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets lock horns in the NBA at Spectrum Center on Monday, starting at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rockets vs. Hornets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

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Who will win Rockets vs. Hornets?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Rockets-Hornets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hornets a 74% chance of winning against the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hornets are listed as -7 favorites versus the Rockets, with -115 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Rockets (+7) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds on offer at -105.

Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at -278, which means you can risk $278 to win $100, for a total payout of $378, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +265, where you can bet $100 to profit $265, earning a total payout of $365, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+7) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 233.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Rockets vs. Hornets Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. Charlotte at Spectrum Center on Monday has the Hornets winning 119-112.

Use our dynamic widget below to view the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

 

Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Rockets-Hornets matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Rockets vs. Hornets Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Rockets vs. Hornets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Monday's game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Christian Wood is expected to step up for the Rockets with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists, while Kelly Oubre is projected to have 20 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assists for the Hornets.

Rockets Projected Box Score

  • Christian Wood: 21 PTS, 14 REB, 2 AST
  • Eric Gordon: 20 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
  • Josh Christopher: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
  • Armoni Brooks: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
  • Alperen Sengun: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST

Hornets Projected Box Score

  • Kelly Oubre: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
  • Gordon Hayward: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
  • LaMelo Ball: 20 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST
  • Terry Rozier: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
  • Jalen McDaniels: 13 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rockets vs. Hornets on Monday December 27, 2021.

 

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Rockets vs. Hornets 2021 Game Info

When do the Hornets play the Rockets?

  • Date: Monday December 27, 2021
  • Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
  • Venue: Spectrum Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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