Hornets vs. Rockets Picks & Best Bets 23rd Oct 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Houston Rockets will go up against the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action on Wednesday at Toyota Center, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Rockets will be led by Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, while the Hornets have LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to reveal the best Hornets vs. Rockets bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Rockets will likely beat the Hornets with a projected final score of 118-111.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Hornets vs. Rockets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Hornets vs. Rockets picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Hornets vs. Rockets Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center
- Spread: Hornets +8.5 / Rockets -8.5
- Moneyline: Hornets +280 / Rockets -345
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 230.5 Points (-108/-110)
Hornets +8.5 @ -112 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -112 for the Hornets +8.5, presenting a favorable 1.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 230.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher likelihood that the total will go over 230.5 points, which presents better value compared to betting on the under.
Hornets vs. Rockets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Charlotte Hornets at +280 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Houston Rockets are available at -345 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Rockets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 73% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Rockets are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +280 odds on the Hornets moneyline, providing an edge of 1%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Hornets vs. Rockets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Hornets vs. Rockets game.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 27 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Miles Bridges | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Brandon Miller | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Grant Williams | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Tre Mann | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds (+136)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +136 |
- Our top prop bet for the Hornets is on Brandon Miller to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.4% on the +136 odds offered by FanDuel.
Houston Rockets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 25 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Jalen Green | 18 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Jabari Smith | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds (+136)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +136 |
- Our best prop bet for the Rockets is on Brandon Miller to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.4% on the +136 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Hornets vs. Rockets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Hornets vs. Rockets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Alperen Sengun Over 9.5 Total Rebounds
Alperen Sengun has recorded more than 9.5 rebounds in 12 of his last 19 games (63% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 9.5 rebounds again at odds of +106 (49% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Jabari Smith Jr. Over 1.5 Total Assists
Jabari Smith Jr. has had more than 1.5 assists in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of -120 (55%), available at Bet365.
Tari Eason Over 1.5 Total Steals
Tari Eason has had more than 1.5 steals in 9 of his last 11 appearances (82%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +155 (39%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Brandon Miller of the Hornets to record over 4.5 rebounds, with a projection of 5 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Hornets +8.5 to cover.
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