Rockets vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – October 23

Published 9:16 pm Monday, October 21, 2024

The Charlotte Hornets will begin their 2024-25 season as 6.5-point underdogs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and FDS-SE(CHA).

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Rockets vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: SCHN and FDS-SE(CHA)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Venue: Toyota Center

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Rockets vs. Hornets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Rockets 121 – Hornets 105

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Spread & Total Prediction for Rockets vs. Hornets

  • Pick ATS: Rockets (- 6.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Rockets (-16.3)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (230.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 225.5

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Rockets Performance Insights

  • The Rockets put up 114.3 points per game and allowed 113.2 last year, making them 16th in the NBA offensively and 13th defensively.
  • Houston was the third-best squad in the league in rebounds per game (45.5) and ranked 24th in rebounds conceded (44.9) last season.
  • Last season the Rockets were ranked 25th in the league in assists with 24.8 per game.
  • In terms of turnovers, Houston was eighth in the league in committing them (12.2 per game) last season. It was 12th in forcing them (13.1 per game).
  • The Rockets were 14th in the league in 3-pointers made (12.7 per game) and 23rd in 3-point percentage (35.2%) last season.

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Hornets Performance Insights

  • The Hornets averaged just 106.6 points per game (third-worst in NBA) last season, but they played better at the other end, where they gave up 116.8 points per game (22nd-ranked).
  • Charlotte struggled in terms of rebounding last season, ranking worst in the NBA in rebounds per game (40.3) and third-worst in rebounds allowed per game (45.4).
  • The Hornets put up 24.8 assists per game, which ranked them 25th in the NBA.
  • Charlotte averaged 13 turnovers per game (18th-ranked in NBA) this season, while forcing 12.8 turnovers per contest (18th-ranked).
  • Last season the Hornets sank 12.1 treys per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) and shot 35.5% (21st-ranked) from downtown.

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