Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 23/12/2024, 00:54  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 23/12/2024 at 01:01 in NBA Predictions

The Charlotte Hornets (7-21) will welcome the Houston Rockets (19-9) to the Spectrum Center in an NBA inter-conference clash. The Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Rockets are third in the Western Conference. Below is our prediction for the match. 
 
The Charlotte Hornets have not registered a win since December 9th, losing four consecutive matches. Their most recent match was a 108-98 defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers away from home. 
 
The Hornets have now lost 12 of their last 13 outings and come into this match in poor shape at home. They have lost seven consecutive matches and are 5-10 overall in their last 15 games.
 
The team averages 106.6 points per game (28th) and allows 113.0 opponent points per game (16th).
 
The Houston Rockets will aim to capitalize on their opponents' shortcomings and add to their misery. They have won two consecutive matches against the Hornets and will be eyeing a third.
 
The Rockets, after dispatching the threat of the New Orleans Pelicans, and securing a 133-113 victory, were able to build on this momentum with a recent hard-fought 114-110 victory against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Away from home, the team has been plagued with inconsistency, losing three of their last five matches.

The team averages 112.9 points per game 14th) and allows 106.5 opponent points per game (3rd).