The Rockets will play the Hornets on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets will tip-off on Thursday, February 19th, 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 Houston Rockets come to this game with a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, is currently 91.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 15-13 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets come to the floor sporting a 12-14 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 18th (114.6) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 14th, averaging 115.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.6 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 22nd in the league. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 6-5 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, come to the game with a 8-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 33-20 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 26-29 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Rockets clash with the Hornets in Charlotte...
The excitement be palpable in the Hornets' nest as tipoff nears...
Houston stands at 33-20, while Charlotte sits at 26-29 overall...
Rockets have a 6-5 division record, while Hornets have 8-4...
Each team averages over 114 points per game, so be ready...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats, 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...
Best Rockets at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Hornets
2/19/26 7:10pm EST | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Rockets
Hornets
Game to Overtime
2/19/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -14518.5 u +110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1603.5 u +120Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -118Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
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LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
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Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -145Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 33.5 o -11833.5 u -110Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CHA 2/19/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 43 | 27 | 0.614 | +13.0 | 25-10 | 18-17 | 7-6 | 23-21 | 114.0 | 109.9 | +4.1 | W2 | 5-5 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 37 | 34 | 0.521 | +19.5 | 17-17 | 20-17 | 11-5 | 22-22 | 116.1 | 112.1 | +4.0 | W3 | 7-3 |
Houston Rockets & Charlotte Hornets 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.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +10000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets 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 19th, 2026 at 7:10 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 Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets 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.
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