Free NBA Pick: Rockets vs. Hornets NBA Odds
Looking for Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Rockets taking on the Hornets on Saturday, March 3rd, 2020 at the Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like this Rockets Hornets matchup.
2019-2020 NBA Regular Season
(39-22) Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets (21-41)
Date: Saturday, March 3rd
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
NBA Moneyline Odds: Rockets -325 | Hornets +280
NBA Betting Odds: Rockets -8 | Hornets +8
NBA Betting Total: 222
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Free Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Prediction:
Saturday, March 3rd finds the Houston Rockets facing the Charlotte Hornets for the second and final time this season. The Rockets won the initial meeting on February 4th (125-110) and currently have a seven-game win streak against the Hornets.
Last season, the teams played twice with the Rockets winning both. The Rockets hold the all-time record having bested the Hornets in 46 of their 60 matches
Houston Rockets
The Rockets pushed all their chips in to play small ball jettisoning the majority of their typical big men in favor of the new system. Initially, they were highly successful, winning six in a row and 10 of 12 through week 19.
The streak ended in New York with a bad loss to the Knicks but that paled in comparison to the beating they took from the Clippers on their homecourt.
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The problem is LA boasts their own small-ball lineup with superstars who are equally adept at defending as they are scoring. It highlighted the lack of options the Rockets have given the players they traded to commit to the new system.
Moreover, it brought home the fact that if the shooters aren’t hitting it’s difficult for them to compete let alone win. Their system doesn’t feature a rim protector or big man to collect boards.
That limits their ability to create second chances or stop the opponent from getting out quickly in transition. Nor does their depth afford them options.
Ironically the only Houston player who performed well was the non 3-point shooter Russell Westbrook who registered a double-double of 29 points and 15 rebounds.
James Harden scored 16 with half his points coming from the line since he shot 4 of 17 from the field and 0 of 8 from deep. Jeff Green scored more than Harden (17) off the bench and Danuel House Jr. chipped in 14.
On the season, James Harden is the team leader in scoring (34.6), assists (7.3), steals (1.7) and blocks (0.9). PJ Tucker tops the rebounding (6.9), while Russell Westbrook tops field goal percent (47.1%).
Eric Gordon experienced knee soreness sending him from the game and making his presence questionable on Saturday.
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets have embraced the spoiler role, playing loose and free. They beat Raptors clutch time free throws. Lost by a single point to the Spurs.
Kept the differential under 10 against the Bucks. And, had the last shot attempt versus the Nuggets ultimately losing by two points.
Devonte’ Graham led the team scoring 24 points. P.J. Washington (20), Terry Rozier (19), Willy Hernangomez (14) and Cody Zeller (10) were the other double-digit performers.
Hornets team leaders feature Devonte’ Graham 17.8 points and 7.5 assists, Cody Zeller 7.1 rebounds and 51.6% field goal percentage, Terry Rozier 1.0 steals and PJ Washington 0.8 blocks.
Malik Monk was suspended for violating the NBA Drug Policy. Unlike Deandre Ayton, John Collins and Wilson Chandler there hasn’t been an update on the term of his suspension.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Under is 8-2 in the Hornets last 10 overall.
- The Hornets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Southwest.
- The favorite is 20-5-4 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
- Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Charlotte.
Free Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Prediction:
.While most teams would be nervous about the Rockets response to their embarrassing loss the Hornets have nothing to lose and will be fine to let the deep ball fly. If they get hot it could quickly become a three game losing streak for Houston.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Hornets + 8
If Charlotte can stay with eight of Bucks, one of Spurs and two of Nuggets surely they can replicate that vs. the Rockets.
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