The Rockets will play the Hornets on Monday, December 23rd, 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets set for Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 96.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Charlotte Hornets is 84.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 7-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets start this matchup with a 5-10 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 14th (112.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Charlotte Hornets stand at 26th averaging 106.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 106.4 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 5-1 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Charlotte Hornets possess a 0-7 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 18-9 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 7-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys! The Rockets face off against the Hornets in Charlotte...fans yell and cheer, creating a raucous sea of chaos...In the Charlotte arena, the Hornets will try to sting Houston...with their dismal record, they'll need all the support they can get...Houston stands tall with a winning record, ready to conquer the court...Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...from our featured sportsbooks before placing your wagers.
The Rockets have dominated their division, leaving opponents in their wake...while the Hornets struggle to find their footing in the Southeast...Houston has been scoring at an impressive rate, leaving teams in awe...as they sail towards another victory on their journey to the playoffs...Look at this game's prop bets below for even more excitement...see you courtside at today's game, may the best team prevail!
Best Rockets at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -6.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +6.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 219.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 219.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Rockets
Hornets
12/23/24 7:10pm EST | -6.5 -115+6.5 -105 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Rockets
Hornets
Game to Overtime
12/23/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 106.5 o -115106.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Cody Martin
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
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Mark Williams
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 37.5 o +10537.5 u -140Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
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Cody Martin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 12/23/24 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 20 | 9 | 0.690 | +5.5 | 11-3 | 9-6 | 5-1 | 12-7 | 112.9 | 106.3 | +6.6 | W3 | 7-3 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 7 | 22 | 0.241 | +18.5 | 5-11 | 2-11 | 0-7 | 6-20 | 106.4 | 113.0 | -6.6 | L5 | 1-9 |
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 | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +100000 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:
How to Bet on the Game
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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 Monday, December 23rd, 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.
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