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The Charlotte Hornets (23-28) are underdogs (+4.5) as they attempt to extend a seven-game winning streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (31-18) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Toyota Center. The contest airs on SCHN and FDSSE.
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Rockets vs. Hornets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Rockets 118, Hornets 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-178)
- Total Pick: Over 216.5 (computer predicts 227.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-4.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Rockets | -6 | 221 | -236 | +191 | 114-101 HOU |
| 10/23/2024 | Rockets | -8.5 | 230.5 | -331 | +264 | 110-105 CHA |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston's ATS record is 22-27-0 this season.
- The Rockets have a 15-22 record against the spread this season when favored by 4.5 points or more.
- In Houston's 51 games with a set total, 21 have hit the over (41.2%).
- The Rockets have won 29, or 64.4%, of the 45 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Houston has won 23 of its 35 games, or 65.7%, when favored by at least -178 on the moneyline.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte has a 29-21-1 record against the spread this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more, the Hornets have a 14-10 record against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 20 of Charlotte's 51 games with a set total.
- The Hornets are 14-25 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 35.9% of those games).
- Charlotte has a record of 6-18 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +149 or longer (25%).
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Rockets vs. Hornets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dorian Finney-Smith: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl)
Hornets
Hornets:
Tidjane Salaun: Questionable (Illness),
KJ Simpson: Out (Hip)
Rockets vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and FDSSE
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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