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Hornets Sting Rockets Despite Absences
19 Feb
Summary
- Hornets are 10-8 against the spread as home underdogs.
- Houston struggles on the road as favorites (10-13 ATS).
- Sengun averages 9.4 rebounds and has nine boards in his last 10 games.
The Charlotte Hornets, one of the NBA's hottest teams, are set to host the Houston Rockets following the All-Star break on February 19, 2026. Despite key absences, including Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté due to suspension, the Hornets are looking to continue their strong performance. Charlotte ranks fifth in the NBA in net rating over its last 15 games, a significant improvement over Houston's mark.
The Rockets, currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, have shown vulnerability in close contests, with a 2-6 record in games decided by three points or less. Their offensive clutch rating ranks 21st in the league. Alperen Sengun, the Rockets' center, is poised for a big game on the glass, averaging 9.4 rebounds and securing at least nine boards in nine of his last ten outings.
Charlotte has a history of performing well at home as underdogs, holding a 10-8 against-the-spread record in such situations this season. Conversely, Houston has struggled as road favorites, posting a 10-13 against-the-spread record. The Hornets have demonstrated a significantly better net rating than the Rockets in their recent games, indicating a potential upset in this matchup.
