Rockets vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 5

The Charlotte Hornets (23-28) hope to build on a seven-game winning stretch when visiting the Houston Rockets (31-18) on February 5, 2026 at Toyota Center.

The Rockets match up with the Hornets in a game that Houston is currently a moderate favorite by 4 points. The game has an over/under of 216.5.

Rockets vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, February 5, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Toyota Center
• Total: 216.5 points
• Spread: Rockets -4
• Moneyline: Rockets (-172), Hornets (+144)

How to watch Rockets vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: SCHN, FDSSE

Betting the Over/Under: Rockets vs. Hornets

• The Rockets and their opponents have gone over 216.5 combined points in 29 of 49 games this season.
• The Hornets have played 41 games this season that ended with a combined score over 216.5 points.
• These teams score 231.5 points per game combined, 15 more than this game's over/under.
• These teams give up 224.3 points per game combined, 7.8 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Rockets vs. Hornets

• Houston has covered 22 times in 49 matchups with a spread this season.
• When playing as at least 4-point favorites this season, the Rockets have an ATS record of 15-22.
• The Hornets are 29-21-1 ATS this year.
• Charlotte has an ATS record of 16-10 when playing as at least 4-point underdogs this year.
• The Rockets are 17-5 overall, and 8-14 against the spread, at home.
• At home, Houston is 7-11 ATS as a 4-point favorite or more.
• In away games, the Hornets are 12-15 overall and 16-11 against the spread.
• On the road, Charlotte has one win ATS (1-1) as 4-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Rockets vs. Hornets

• The Rockets are 29-16 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 64.4% of those games).
• The Hornets have entered the game as underdogs 39 times this season and won 14, or 35.9%, of those games.
• Houston has a record of 23-12 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -172 or shorter (winning 65.7%).
• This season, Charlotte has won six of its 24 games, or 25%, when it is the underdog by at least +144 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Rockets a 63.2% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Rockets vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Rockets (- 4)
• Pick OU: Under (216.5)
  
• Prediction: Rockets 111 - Hornets 104
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