The Hornets will play the Rockets on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Charlotte Hornets and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets come to this game with a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 94.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 12-15 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 17-5 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 15th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 17th, averaging 115.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.2 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 18th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 6-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 6-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 23-28 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 31-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, Hornets and Rockets clash in Houston's fierce arena... Charlotte seeks victory against mighty Rockets, determined to plunder points... Charlotte holds 23-28 overall record, while Rockets boast 31-18 standing... Hornets aim to conquer with 116.0 points per game average... Rockets ready to defend their territory with 115.5 points per game... (Be sure to review each team's performance stats)... Excitement fills the venue as fans cheer for their beloved teams... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads... Totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Get ready for an epic battle on the hardwood, mateys!
Best Hornets at Rockets Odds
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Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +12.0 | 30-11 | 22-19 | 10-6 | 29-23 | 115.2 | 110.0 | +5.2 | W1 | 9-1 |
| pb - Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +20.0 | 21-20 | 23-18 | 11-5 | 26-26 | 116.0 | 111.2 | +4.8 | W1 | 6-4 |
Charlotte Hornets & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Charlotte Hornets YR: futures available
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Charlotte Hornets & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.