Bet Type
Pick
Bet Now

Spread
Rockets -4.5
-105

Moneyline
Rockets
-185

Total
Over 216.5
-108

According to our best NBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Rockets to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

 

Rockets vs. Hornets player props

NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on the Houston vs. Charlotte matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team’s leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Kevin Durant is expected to lead the Rockets with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brandon Miller is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Hornets.

Kevin Durant 2026.Kevin Durant is projected to score 25 points tonight.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today’s NBA first basket picks.

Rockets prediction

Our model’s projected player stats for the Rockets are:

Player
PTS
REB
AST
3PM
DFS

Kevin Durant
25
5
4
2
44

Alperen Sengun
19
8
6
0
44

Amen Thompson
17
7
6
0
39

Jabari Smith
16
6
2
2
32

Tari Eason
13
6
2
2
29

Hornets prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:

Player
PTS
REB
AST
3PM
DFS

Brandon Miller
23
5
4
3
42

LaMelo Ball
20
5
7
4
43

Kon Knueppel
20
6
4
3
38

Grant Williams
10
5
3
2
25

Tre Mann
9
2
2
1
18

Rockets vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details

Thursday’s matchup between the Hornets and Rockets at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.

Conclusion

We predict the Rockets, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Thursday, with Alperen Sengun projected for a game-high 44 fantasy points.

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