The Houston Rockets square off against the Charlotte Hornets as 6.5-point favorites on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and FDS-SE(CHA). This matchup is the 2024-25 season opener for both teams.

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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)
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• 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

• At 114.3 points scored per game and 113.2 points allowed last season, the Rockets were 16th in the league offensively and 13th defensively.
• Last year, Houston was third-best in the NBA in rebounds (45.5 per game) and 24th in rebounds allowed (44.9).
• At 24.8 assists per game last season, the Rockets were 25th in the NBA.
• In terms of turnovers, Houston was eighth in the league in committing them (12.2 per game) last year. It was 12th in forcing them (13.1 per game).
• At 12.7 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc last year, the Rockets were 14th and 23rd in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.

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Hornets Performance Insights

• The Hornets struggled to score points last season, ranking third-worst in the league with 106.6 points per game. They fared better defensively, ranking 22nd by giving up 116.8 points per contest.
• In terms of rebounding, Charlotte was outplayed at both ends of the court last year, as it ranked worst in the league in boards (40.3 per game) and third-worst in rebounds allowed (45.4 per contest).
• Last year the Hornets ranked 25th in the league in assists, delivering 24.8 per game.
• Last year Charlotte committed 13 turnovers per game (18th-ranked in NBA) and forced 12.8 turnovers per contest (18th-ranked).
• Last season the Hornets made 12.1 treys per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) and shot 35.5% (21st-ranked) from beyond the arc.

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