How to watch Rockets vs Hornets: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

Who’s playing?

Charlotte @ Houston

Current profile: Charlotte 13-8; Houston 2-16

What to know

The Houston Rockets have not won a game against the Charlotte Hornets since February 4 of last year, but they will be looking to end the drought this past Saturday. Houston will pick up Charlotte at 8 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center after a few days off. These two teams enter the competition bolstered by victories in their previous matches.

The Rockets must be even more grateful after their game against the Chicago Bulls this past Wednesday. Houston won 118-113 against Chicago. Houston’s small front Danuel House Jr. Fill in the statistics table, get 18 points. House Jr had some trouble finding its footing against the Boston Celtics last week, so it’s a step in the right direction. The score of House Jr. is the most he’s had during the season.

A balanced attack sent the Hornets past the Minnesota Timberwolves every half on their way to victory this past Friday. Charlotte took a comfortable 133-115 win. Charlotte’s Shooting Guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was one of the most active players on the team, shooting 7 to 13 from outside the arc and finished with 27 points.

The Rockets are expected to lose their next game by 5.5. Their home ground is not a bettors’ paradise, as they have failed to beat the spread in five of their seven home games.

The wins take Houston to 2-16 and the Hornets to 13-8. Some offensive stats to watch out for: Houston is facing competition with the fourth fewest points per game in the league, averaging just 101.2. Charlotte’s offense has more to brag about, as they’re second in the league in points per game, with an average of 112.9. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How to watch

• When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Toyota Center – Houston, Texas
• TV: Southwest ATTSN
• Streaming online: fuboTV (Free trial. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Monitor: CBS Sports App
• Fare: $35.00

The odds

Hornet is the most favorite opponent 5.5 points against the Rockets, according to the latest information NBA Odds.

The odds providers have been matching the betting community on this match, as the game opened with a 5.5 point spread and was right there.

Top / Bottom: -110

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Series History

Houston has won 8 of its last 12 games against Charlotte.

• March 24, 2021 – Charlotte 122 vs Houston 97
• February 8, 2021 – Charlotte 119 vs Houston 94
• March 7, 2020 – Charlotte 108 vs Houston 99
• February 4, 2020 – Houston 125 vs Charlotte 110
• March 11, 2019 – Houston 118 vs Charlotte 106
• February 27, 2019 – Houston 118 vs Charlotte 113
• December 13, 2017 – Houston 108 vs Charlotte 96
• October 27, 2017 – Houston 109 vs Charlotte 93
• February 9, 2017 – Houston 107 vs Charlotte 95
• January 10, 2017 – Houston 121 vs Charlotte 114
• March 12, 2016 – Charlotte 125 vs Houston 109
• December 21, 2015 – Houston 102 vs Charlotte 95

Injury Report for Houston

• Jalen Green: Ra (Hamstring)
• John Wall: Out (Not related to injury)

Report injuries to Charlotte

• Mason Plumlee: Ra (Calf)