Our rankings
Rockets 95%
Rockets #2 vs Hornets #26 in our rankings (network centrality).
Rockets vs Hornets Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: Rockets, 91% to win · projected 115–98
Common opponents
Rockets 100%
Rockets by 55.5 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Rockets 91%
Projected Rockets 115, Hornets 98 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Rockets and Hornets common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Rockets went 2–0, Hornets went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Rockets | Hornets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks |
W 121–114 away, Oct 24 W 120–110 home, Oct 26 |
L 81–128 home, Oct 23 | HOU +55.5 |