Hornets vs. Rockets features a couple strong projection edges on the first big NBA slate of the season.
The season opener for both teams tips off on October 23 at p.m. ET in Houston. The non-conference game features standout players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller for the Hornets, while the Rockets counter with Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green.
The Hornets were the second-worst bet against the spread last year. Hornets vs. Rockets odds Wednesday list Houston as a +7.5 favorite.
We ran our betting models and noticed our numbers look a little different. Let's dig into Action PRO's big edges for Wednesday's NBA picks.
Hornets vs. Rockets Odds, Picks, Predictions
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -112 | 229 -110o / -110u | +235 |
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -108 | 229 -110o / -110u | -290 |
- Hornets vs. Rockets spread: Rockets -7.5
- Hornets vs. Rockets over/under: 229
- Hornets vs. Rockets moneyline: Hornets +235, Rockets -290
Spread
The Rockets are between -6.5 and -7.5. At the peak of the price, it's tied for the longest spread of NBA Wednesday.
Over/Under
The market is expecting about 229.5 points based on the over/under.
Moneyline
The Hornets are +235, the Rockets -290. Moneyline prices imply Houston wins 75% of the time, Charlotte about 30%
Hornets vs. Rockets Prediction
Charlotte was awful for bettors last year despite playing in the East.
Atlanta was far and away the worst bet in basketball, covering only 35% of spreads. Then there was Charlotte at 41%. However, Action PRO models