Houston Rockets vs

Charlotte Hornets Prediction

In an upcoming matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets, the BetQL model is giving the Rockets a solid 57.5 percent chance of victory. Both teams boast competitive shooting percentages, with the Rockets at 46.6 percent from the field and the Hornets forecasted to shoot 47.6 percent. The rebounding battle looks to be evenly matched, with the Rockets projected for 41.4 rebounds compared to 41.6 for the Hornets. However, turnovers could play a crucial role as the Rockets are committing fewer at 11.6 turnovers per game versus the Hornets at 15.1.

As for key player statistical data, keep an eye on Jalen Green for the Rockets, who is averaging 21.9 points per game, and LaMelo Ball for the Hornets, putting up an impressive 33.6 points per game. In terms of assists, Fred VanVleet leads the Rockets with 6.0 assists while LaMelo Ball shines with an average of 9.0 assists per game. Additionally, in the rebounding department, Alperen Sengun holds it down for the Rockets with 8.3 rebounds and Nick Richards contributes with 6.3 rebounds for Charlotte.

Sportsbooks and handicappers have set the line at Charlotte Hornets +6.0 with a total of 218.5 points expected in this matchup. With a win-loss record of 19-9, the Rockets have been performing well this season while the Hornets have struggled with a record of 7-21. Betting trends show that the Rockets are 17-11 against the spread, signaling their ability to cover the spread consistently. For more insights and predictions on this game and others, make sure to subscribe to BetQL to see how our model is picking this exciting clash between these two teams.