NBA Online Betting Action Hornets vs Rockets

It had to have been the worst Christmas on record for Chris Paul, David West and Byron Scott. Every time the Hornets tried to do anything in their Dec. 25th game against the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard and the Magic were there to punch them in the face. Sports betting fans who watched the game had to have marveled at how the Magic had developed a lead of 30 points in the first half. With roughly 2 minutes left in the half, the Hornets only had 29 points. This Hornets team is finding life difficult without Peja Stojakovic, who’s injured, and Tyson Chandler has to step it up. He only had five rebounds in the last game. The Hornets have been a disappointment against the BetOnline online betting spread going 10-13-2 this season. It doesn’t matter if they are at home or on the road as their record against the spread is 5-6-1 on the road and 5-7-1 at home.

For some NBA betting fans, the Houston Rockets have been a bigger disappointment. They are 15 and 14 against the spread but only 5 and 7 at home. More importantly, they should be winning straight-up more than they have. With a record of 19 and 10, the Rockets aren’t nearly as formidable of a team as basketball betting fans would like.

Here are the BetOnline online sportsbook betting odds for this game.

Houston Rockets + 2 – 110 O 185 – 110

New Orleans Hornets -2 – 110 U 185 – 110

Here are a few online wagering trends that might help us find a good online bet in this game.

The Houston Rockets are 4 and 0 against the spread in their last 4 games after an against the spread loss.

The Over is 6 and 1 in the Houston Rockets last 7 games as the underdog.

The New Orleans Hornets are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games as the favorite.

The Under is 7 and 0 in the New Orleans Hornets last 7 games overall.

The trends are all over the board when it comes to the BetOnline Total. I believe that the under is a good possibility in this game, but I don’t feel that it’s the best online bet to make.

With Tyson Chandler playing so poorly and Yao Ming playing so well, this game pretty much boils down to the fact that the Hornets are coming off of an ass whipping at the hands of the Orlando Magic.

To me, it makes way more sense to bet the Rockets in this game, then worrying about whether or not the total will go over or under. Chandler is going to find it tough playing against Yao and Tracey McGrady and Rafer Alston can handle Chris Paul.

I’m betting on the Rockets to beat the BetOnline online betting spread of 2 points in this game. The Hornets just have too much to overcome after getting thumped by the Magic on Christmas Day.