Hornets vs Rockets Prediction and Betting Tips 24 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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24.12.2024 00:10
Hornets vs Rockets Prediction
With the Charlotte Hornets continuing to struggle and keep losing every game, they play a Rockets unit that keeps growing together successfully. As the Hornets come off a 108-98 loss to the 76ers, this Rockets squad won a massive game versus New Orleans. This game will take place on December 23rd at 5:30 A.M. in Spectrum Arena. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, important injuries, and vital head-to-head trends entering this game.
Hornets vs Rockets Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Moneyline Pick
Having a money line of a -510 for Houston in this game, it should be taken because they are much stronger on both ends. With Jalen Green plus Fred VanVleet continuing to be a top duo, they should score plus have more assists than Brandon Miller plus LaMelo Ball. Having a small forward like Dillon Brooks should lock down Josh Green, his abilities should lead to an amazing amount of scoring as well. Knowing that Jabari Smith Jr. is a better rebounder and blocker than Miles Bridges, Mark Williams will have a tough test against Alperen Sengun’s all-around game. Seeing that they should win this -510 money line, Houston will start a new streak against the Hornets.
2. Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Point Spread Pick
As the Houston Rockets have a -10 spread during this matchup, they should win this game by having many more stars. Led by Fred VanVleet, his ability to create passes and score from all over has been key to leading this offense. Someone who can finish from deep or knock down inside shots, his ability to facilitate and speed through dribbling should dominate the weak defense of LaMelo Ball. Although Ball will score a ton of points himself, VanVleet will limit his efficiency plus assists value due to being a defender with quick hands plus someone who can create traps with ease. Forcing Ball into a lot of tough looks and making him take unnecessary threes, VanVleet should create transition offense down the other end to score with ease. With Jalen Green continuing to be a very strong offensive scorer who hits deep looks, his ability to cut down the lanes through dribbles and finish adds another key element. Matching up with a weaker defender in Brandon Miller, he should use athletic abilities to finish inside while also creating for others. With his reach-in ability and close-out defense being a stronger impact for this group, Green should force Miller into a lot of tough looks while also making him take a lot more fade-aways. Seeing that Dillon Brooks is going to have strong body control against Josh Green, he should completely limit his offensive game and allow him to drive in at all. Being a group that is led by Brooks on defense, his ability to create reach-in turnovers and force a lot of loose balls plus blocks will allow him to create looks down the other end. With Jabari Smith Jr. being a huge rebounding plus scoring threat over Miles Bridges' driving ability, Alperen Sengun should continue having an all-around game versus Mark Williams. All in all, Houston should win their -10 spread in this matchup.
3. Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With the over/under being 230 points, both teams should have many strong options to finish at a top level in this game. As the Hornets are led by an elite point guard who can keep attacking the basket from anywhere, their shooting guard continues improving from deep looks. Seeing their power forward continues scoring inside or finishing with dunks, this Rockets unit should be led by one of the quickest guards that can score at every level along with pass. Having a shooting guard that can create strong looks from outside or mid-range, their small forward remains a great three-point shooter. With the power forward having been a growing piece that can create skyhooks, their center remains a key all-around piece. Knowing that their last game went for 215 points, this one should be higher.
Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Top Player Props
Josh Green under 7.5 points at 1.67: Someone who continues shooting from all over the place, this Hornets small forward will have a tough time with looks against a top-notch defense. Having to match up with Dillon Brooks, the Hornets piece will struggle to find strong looks and open shots throughout. Averaging 7.5 a night, Green is going to be under this average during the game.
Alperen Sengun over 20.5 points at 1.71: Seeing that the Rockets center continues creating inside, he will have a huge night with his outside looks as well. Someone who will easily create against Mark Williams's weak defense, Sengun should find a lot of space for strong looks, while using a size advantage. Scoring 18.8 points per game, Sengun will be over his average throughout this matchup.
Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Injury News & Impact
Charlotte Hornets Injuries: Seeing that this group will get Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball back, they should continue running out with the same units.
Houston Rockets Injuries: With Tari Eason coming back, the Rockets should have a full unit once again to continue to have the same rotations.
Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head Trends
Although the Charlotte Hornets won their last matchup in this head-to-head, Houston should continue building off their 3-game winning streak before that. Having scored over 100 points in 6 straight matchups, the Rockets averaged 121.3 points over their past three. Being 3-2 against the spread over their past 5 games, the Rockets should keep making their record even stronger after this game.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the Rockets unit, they have an 83.4% chance of winning this game against Charlotte according to bettors.
Hornets vs Rockets Final Prediction
Seeing that the Charlotte Hornets have had a tough time finding wins over their last couple of games, it should be easier for this Rockets group. Being a Houston unit that has kept on finding ways to win no matter the situation, the game ahead should be controlled pretty simply. As the Rockets are led by one of the most athletic guards in Fred VanVleet, his ability to score from inside or out and create for others is a huge impact. Being someone who continues being their vocal leader and pushing the ball forward at all times with his dribbling skills, VanVleet will control Lamelo Ball’s defense during this game. Although Ball will have a big game as well because of his scoring prowess, VanVleet is going to lower the efficiency as a strong defender who can force turnovers through traps plus steals. A piece that creates strong transition points, he will be helped by Jalen Green as a strong outside scorer who can hit his threes plus mid-range. Being a player that keeps on getting his averages even higher, he should continue against Brandon Miller, while playing strong defense to force him into many tough looks himself. Seeing that Miller can’t score too much inside, Green will force him into threes as a top-notch close-out shooter, while also forcing a lot of deflections throughout.
With Dillon Brooks showing amazing control on the defensive end, his prowess as a piece that has elite strength to not allow any opposing dribbles to beat him will continue in this game. Seeing that he can keep blocking and forcing opposing players to take uncomfortable looks from outside, will force many chances down the other way. As Brooks is a strong three-point shooter as well, he should have a vital night from outside. With Jabari Smith Jr. continuing to be a very strong rebounder plus blocker, he should limit Miles Bridges' hustle, while also scoring over the Hornets guard with layups plus dunks. Having Alperen Sengun play at an all-around level against Mark Williams, Houston will have Amen Thompson and Tari Eason play highly off the bench. Charlotte can keep it close if Tre Mann plus Seth Curry knock down their outside looks as well.
Our prediction: Houston Rockets will win this game and cover their -10 spread, while the score goes over 230 points.
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