Rockets vs. Hornets odds, line: NBA picks, predictions from model on 46-32 roll

Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets host James Harden and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, with tipoff from the Spectrum Center set for 7 p.m. ET. Houston will look to win its third consecutive game coming out of the All-Star break, while Charlotte is in desperate need of a victory. The Hornets enter Wednesday’s action as losers of four of their past five games, yet they still hold a one-game lead over Orlando for the No. 8 seed in the East. Houston is listed as a five-point road favorite, while the over-under for total points scored is 227.5 in the latest Rockets vs Hornets odds. Before you make any Rockets vs. Hornets picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from SportsLine’s proven computer model. 

This model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, is crushing its NBA picks. It entered Week 20 of the 2018-19 NBA season with a sterling 222-169 record on all top-rated picks, returning more than $4,000 to anybody following them. And it has been particularly red-hot on its A-rated NBA picks against the spread, entering Week 20 on a blistering 46-32 run. Anybody who has followed it is way up.

Now it has locked in on Rockets vs. Hornets. We can tell you it’s leaning under, and it also has locked in a confident against-the-spread pick that hits in nearly 60 percent of simulations. You can only see that selection at SportsLine.

The model is well aware that the Rockets rank second to Golden State in offensive efficiency and are in the top 15 in rebounding rate and defensive efficiency when Clint Capela is in the lineup. When they have a healthy Chris Paul and Capela to complement Harden, the Rockets boast a nearly unstoppable offense.

But just because Houston stands out as the superior team on paper doesn’t mean it will cover the Rockets vs. Hornets spread on Wednesday. 

The model has also taken into account the impact that home-court advantage has in this matchup. Charlotte’s 20-11 record at home is easily the best among teams with a losing record overall, while Houston’s 14-16 record on the road leaves something to be desired.

Charlotte has covered the spread in 53 percent of its home games this season, as opposed to Houston’s 36.7 percent when traveling. Since the All-Star break, Walker is averaging over 27 points, while the Hornets have received stellar contributions from their big man. Cody Zeller is coming off of arguably the best game of his career, posting 28 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and three steals against the Warriors. He’s averaging 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks since the All-Star break.

So who wins Hornets vs. Rockets? And which side of the spread hits in nearly 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Hornets vs. Rockets spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.