The second half of the 2025-26 campaign begins tonight as the Houston Rockets visit the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Kevin Durant was shooting the three well before the ASG break, and my Rockets vs Hornets predictions are eyeing him to keep it rolling.
Read more in my NBA picks for Thursday, February 19.
Rockets vs Hornets prediction
Rockets vs Hornets best bet: Kevin Durant Over 2.5 made threes (+120)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is nicknamed "Easy Money Sniper" for a reason. The future Hall of Famer is averaging 2.3 makes from downtown this season on 5.8 attempts for an impressive 40.3% clip.
Before the All-Star break, KD cashed the Over in triples in back-to-back contests, going 3-for-9 and 3-for-7, with both of those games coming against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The veteran is shooting the triple even better on the road, averaging 2.6 makes for a 44% clip. In one meeting with the Charlotte Hornets earlier this month, Durant could barely miss, going 3-for-4 from deep.
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Rockets vs Hornets same-game parlay
Alperen Sengun is not only an imposing big man but also Houston's top playmaker, averaging 6.3 dimes this season, and I’m eyeing him to facilitate at a high level tonight, which will help KD get more looks from deep.
The Turkish center has cashed the Over in assists in two of his last three appearances. He’s also averaging 6.5 dimes on the road compared to 6.0 at home.
The Rockets won two straight heading into the break, and they’ve emerged victorious in four of their last six against Charlotte.
Rockets vs Hornets SGP
- Kevin Durant Over 2.5 made threes
- Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 assists
- Rockets moneyline
Our "from downtown" SGP: Reed is the Sheppard
Reed Sheppard was on fire before the ASG break, hitting the Over in three consecutive outings. He scored a minimum of 16 points in each game.
Rockets vs Hornets SGP
- Kevin Durant Over 2.5 made threes
- Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 assists
- Rockets moneyline
- Reed Sheppard Over 10.5 points
Rockets vs Hornets odds
- Spread: Rockets -4.5 (-110) | Hornets +4.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Rockets -190 | Hornets +160
- Over/Under: Over 216.5 (-110) | Under 216.5 (-110)
Rockets vs Hornets betting trend to know
The Rockets have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games (+14.80 Units / 34% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Rockets vs. Hornets.
How to watch Rockets vs Hornets
| Location | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC |
| Date | Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SCHN, FDSN SE-CHA |
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