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“Houston” – “Charlotte”. NBA match forecast
On October 24, Houston and Charlotte will meet in the first game of the new NBA season at the Toyota Center in Texas. Will the hosts confirm their status as favorites? Find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
Houston Rockets
USACurrent form
The Rockets finished the preseason on a great note and it safe to say that the team is in good shape heading into the regular season. The team from Texas hasn't lost in its last three games.
It all started with an overtime win over Oklahoma City (122-113), where Houston rookie Alperen Şengün, 22, showed great performances. The Turkish center scored 17 points and was one of the best on the court. This was followed by wins over New Orleans (118:98) and San Antonio (129-107). Once again, I would like to highlight the young rookie, who is visibly trying.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Rockets are approaching the home match with an optimal lineup.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston has beaten Charlotte in the last three head-to-head matches.
Probable lineup : Smith - Brooks, Shengyun - VanVleet, Green.
Charlotte Hornets
USACurrent form
The Hornets were not dozing either, but preparing for the new season. During the preseason, Charles Lee club played five games, but celebrated victory only twice. The away game against Memphis was especially memorable, where the visitors left no chance for their opponent, while losing only the third quarter (119:94).
After which Charlotte turned out to be weaker than New York (105:111) and Indiana (116:121). Of course, the main battle is still ahead, especially since the Hornets clearly need to improve on last season results.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Hornets have no problems with their roster.
Interesting facts for betting
Charles Lee team has scored over 118 points in 4 of their last 5 away games.
Probable lineup : Miller - Williams, Richards - Curry, Ball.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Charlotte win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings, the Hornets have won the opening segment.
1.80Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings between the teams, more than 55 points were scored in the opening quarter
1.85Tip and bets
Charlotte is in search of its game, so it is unlikely that we should expect a stable performance from the guests. The Hornets have something to work on and the games during the preseason showed it. But the efforts of the Houston players are worth noting. The guys from Texas have won three games in a row and will clearly go into the next match with a fighting spirit. In our opinion, the hosts have every chance to please their home crowd with a confident victory.
Our prediction is Houston with a handicap of (-5.5) points at 1.75
Bet on total
Each team will try to show their class at the start. In the last personal fights, the opponents did not spare themselves and relied on attack, so there is a high probability that history will repeat itself.
Forecast - total over 225 points for 1.79
Bet on statistics
Alperen Şengün is clearly trying and feels trusted. The Rockets rookie played well during the preseason and hopefully he will continue in the same spirit.
Forecast - Alperen Shengyun individual total over 21.5 points for 1.78
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