The Charlotte Hornets (7-21) are underdogs (+5.5) as they attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (19-9) at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Spectrum Center. The game airs on SCHN and FDSSE.

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Rockets vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: SCHN and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Venue: Spectrum Center

Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo.

Rockets vs. Hornets Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Rockets 114 – Hornets 105

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Spread & Total Prediction for Rockets vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Rockets (- 5.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Rockets (-8.8)
• Pick OU:

  Over (218.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 219.5

• The Rockets have had more success against the spread than the Hornets this season, tallying an ATS record of 17-11-0, compared to the 14-14-0 record of the Hornets.
• As a 5.5-point favorite or more in 2024-25, Houston is 5-3 against the spread compared to the 9-8 ATS record Charlotte puts up as a 5.5-point underdog.
• When it comes to topping the point total in 2024-25, Charlotte and its opponents aren’t as successful (42.9% of the time) as Houston and its opponents (50%).
• As a moneyline favorite this season, the Rockets are 15-5, while the Hornets are 6-20 as moneyline underdogs.

Put your picks to the test and bet on the Rockets with BetMGM Sportsbook.

Rockets Performance Insights

• The Rockets have a top-five defense this season, ranking third-best in the league with 106.5 points allowed per game. On offense, they rank 14th with 112.9 points scored per contest.
• Houston is allowing 43.6 boards per game this season (10th-ranked in NBA), but it has provided a lift by pulling down 49.2 rebounds per game (best).
• The Rockets haven’t put up many assists this year, ranking second-worst in the NBA with 22.6 assists per contest.
• Houston is averaging 12.9 turnovers per game (sixth-ranked in league). It is forcing 14.3 turnovers per contest (14th-ranked).
• The Rockets rank third-worst in the NBA with a 32.5% shooting percentage from three-point land. Meanwhile, they are making 11.7 threes per game (24th-ranked in league).

Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Hornets Performance Insights

• In 2024-25, the Hornets are third-worst in the league on offense (106.6 points scored per game) and 16th defensively (113 points allowed).
• Charlotte is seventh in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.4) and seventh in rebounds conceded (43).
• This season the Hornets are fourth-worst in the league in assists at 23.5 per game.
• Charlotte commits 15.1 turnovers per game and force 14.1 per game, ranking 22nd and 16th, respectively, in the NBA.
• In 2024-25, the Hornets are eighth in the league in 3-point makes (14.8 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (34.8%).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.