Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets

Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Houston.

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The Charlotte Hornets are back in the Queen City for some Holiday Hoopla as they play host to the Houston Rockets. It's been a rough start to the season for the purple and teal, but perhaps a big win over Houston could be the turning point for this young group.

Here's how our staff sees this one going.

Zachary Roberts: Rockets 113, Hornets 100

The Hornets opened 2024 with an upset road victory over the Rockets. So much has happened since then, and not in a good way. The Hornets are missing Brandon Miller, but even with them, they'd have a hard time with the 19-9 Rockets. The only hope is that the second night of a back-to-back catches up to Houston, but their defensive prowess (second-best defensive rating in the NBA) should shine through anyway.

Matt Alquiza: Rockets 102, Hornets 91

If you’re looking for pretty basketball divert your eyes elsewhere. The Hornets have struggled mightily on offense due to their anemic three-point shooting and the Rockets can defend with the best of them. Look for Houston to avenge their season-opening loss with relative ease.

Albert Böttcher: Hornets 113, Rockets 108

It's been a rough stretch for the Hornets lately. But Houston is on the second night of a back-to-back on the road and barely beat a weak Raptors team yesterday, while Charles Lee gets LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams back from their one-game absence. Charlotte is also due for a good shooting game, after hitting way below their usual mark in the last few games.

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