Charlotte Hornets VS Houston Rockets is one of the thrilling NBA matchups happening today. The Rockets will take on the Hornets in a clash for the second time this campaign.
In their previous game, Charlotte won Houston with a score of 122-117 on January 18th.
The two clubs have had a challenging season, however, they’re determined to finish the year strong and secure a good spot in the upcoming draft.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Charlotte Hornets VS Houston Rockets Regular Season Game
- Venue: Spectrum Centre, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
- Time: 16:00 PM GMT
- Teams to play – Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets
- NBA Expert Picks: SPREAD -4.5
Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet.
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Betting On Charlotte Hornets
Season record: 26-54
- 1XBet Spread: +4.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.864
- 1XBet Odds: Over 229.5
- BetMGM Spread: +4.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 2.45
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 228.5
The Charlotte Hornets come into today’s game with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference, with no chance of advancing to playoffs or fielding backups. They have experienced three successive losses and six defeats in their last 10 games.
After losing to the Toronto Raptors 120-100 last Tuesday, the Hornets are back home, with LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier absent from the game. But Bryce McGowens and Theo Maledon will get more minutes.
Charlotte is the second-worst team in the NBA when playing home games, with just 13 wins and 27 losses. They allowed the second-highest number of rebounds to opponents too, with an average of 46.2 boards conceded per game.
Betting on the Houston Rockets
Regular Season Record: 20-60
- 1XBet Spread: -4.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.645
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 229.5
- BetMGM Spread: -4.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.57
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 228.5
The Houston Rockets have the worst record in the Western Conference and the second-worst in the whole NBA. But, they’ll play today’s game fresh off an unbelievable 124-103 victory against the Denver Nuggets on their home court last Tuesday. Jalen Green shone in that game, leading Houston with 32 points scored.
Houston’s win over Denver set off a chain of surprising positive results for the Rockets over the last month, including victories over the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, although they played all these games at home.
For today’s game, they’ll be guests to the Hornets a position where they have the worst record in the league, with just six wins and 33 losses. After this match, the team will conclude their season with a visit to the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Charlotte Hornets VS Houston Rockets Winner Prediction
The Hornets VS Rockets matchup is between two teams with the worst performance this season, but there are some factors you should consider.
Although Houston won the Nuggets in their previous game, their defensive records are terrible, allowing the third-highest average of points to their opponents, with 118.8 per game, and having the worst turnover rate, with 16.1 turnovers per 100 possessions.
These factors may be critical, which is why we believe that the Hornets may win today’s game. The match may be decided by the team with fewer slip-ups, as none of them stands out for their scoring ability.
Final Prediction: Houston Rockets Spread
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