Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Pelicans and Spurs, and they play the Hawks next. The Hornets have won 10 of their last 13 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Pacers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Thunder next. The Rockets have won 9 of their last 13 games.

The Houston Rockets are averaging 115.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.4 points and 9.4 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their last 12 night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last six night games following a home loss.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their last three games as road underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Rockets have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Toyota Center against teams that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Rockets’ last eight games at Toyota Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Hornets’ last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Amen Thompson ranks 2nd in the league for points in the paint (604) this season.
• Kevin Durant ranks 11th amongst qualified players for points per game (25.9) this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Kon Knueppel ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.2%) this season.
• Brandon Miller ranks 5th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockets have suffered the largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 22 points @ Pelicans on December 18.
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.3).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.3).

Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Injury Report

The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Steven Adams.

The Hornets will be without KJ Simpson. Tidjane Salaun, Coby White, Mike Conley, and Tyus Jones are questionable.

Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Prediction

This is a lot of respect for a Rockets side that played yesterday. I understand the Hornets are going through plenty of roster changes, as they made a gang of trades and might not get guys cleared in time. That would put the Hornets at an obvious disadvantage. Still, we’re getting points with a hot Hornets team that’s won 7 straight games and has improved to 30-21 ATS on the season. This Hornets team is oozing with confidence, and it’s why they made moves in hopes of making a playoff push. I’m a believer in what the Hornets are doing. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charlotte Hornets +3.5