Rockets vs. Hornets Picks & Best Bets 23rd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Charlotte Hornets will host the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Monday at Spectrum Center, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams are set to lead the way for the Hornets, while the Rockets will rely on Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
We run 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Rockets vs. Hornets bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Rockets will likely defeat the Hornets with a projected final score of 114-107.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually 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 Rockets vs. Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Hornets picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Hornets Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, December 23rd, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Spread: Rockets -6.5 / Hornets +6.5
- Moneyline: Rockets -235 / Hornets +195
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221 Points (-110/-110)
Rockets -6.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Rockets have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Hornets have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Over 221 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 221, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance of the 221-point total going over.
Rockets vs. Hornets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at -235 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Charlotte Hornets are available at +195 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Rockets are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 73% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Rockets present the best betting value, with the odds of -235 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 2.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Hornets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Rockets vs. Hornets game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alperen Sengun | 21 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
Jalen Green | 20 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Fred VanVleet | 18 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
Jabari Smith | 16 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Amen Thompson | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Fred VanVleet to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 13.7% on the +130 odds offered by DraftKings.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
LaMelo Ball | 31 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
Miles Bridges | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Mark Williams | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Josh Green | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Cody Martin | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
LaMelo Ball Over 5.5 Rebounds (+126)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
LaMelo Ball Over 5.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hornets is on LaMelo Ball to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 rebounds, giving us an edge of 11.7% on the +126 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.
Rockets vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Rockets vs. Hornets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Miles Bridges Over 6.5 Total Rebounds
Miles Bridges has recorded more than 6.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 11 games (73% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 6.5 rebounds again at odds of -104 (51% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Miles Bridges Over 2.5 Total Assists
Miles Bridges has had more than 2.5 assists in 8 of his last 11 games (73%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 2.5 assists again at odds of -120 (55%), also available at FanDuel.
Cody Martin Over 0.5 Total Steals
Cody Martin has recorded at least one steal in 13 of his last 16 games (81%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -140 (58%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Fred VanVleet of the Rockets to record over 6.5 assists, with a projection of 8 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Rockets -6.5 to cover.
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