The Rockets will play the Hornets on Friday, January 26th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets will tip-off on Friday, January 26th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 90.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, is currently 84.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 4-15 away team record. They now rank 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets come to the floor sporting a 5-14 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 12th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 21st (112.9) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 27th, averaging 108.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.7 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 19th in the league. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 119.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 7-2 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, come to the game with a 3-6 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 20-23 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 10-32 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! Set sail for Charlotte, where the Houston Rockets will clash swords with the Hornets on Friday, January 26th, 2024. The buzz inside the Hornets' lair is electric, me hearties!... The Rockets stand at 20-23 overall, while the Hornets be strugglin' at 10-32... Houston's Western Southwest Division record be 7-2, while the Hornets be 3-6 in the Eastern Southeast Division... The Rockets be scorin' an average of 112.9 points per game, while the Hornets be notchin' 108.7... Be sure to review each team's performance stats, ye landlubbers... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... But that's not all, me mateys! We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... So hoist the anchor, me hearties, and prepare for a fierce battle on the court!
Best Rockets at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Hornets
1/26/24 7:10pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Rockets
Hornets
Game to Overtime
1/26/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -120Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -14517.5 u +105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o +10026.5 u -130Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Nick Richards
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 41.5 o -10541.5 u -125Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 40.5 o -12040.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
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Nick Richards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 1/26/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
| e - Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +43.0 | 11-30 | 10-31 | 6-10 | 14-38 | 106.6 | 116.8 | -10.2 | W1 | 3-7 |
Houston Rockets & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +75000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.