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NBA Betting Preview: Hawks vs Rockets

The Atlanta Hawks hit the hardwood against the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hawks to Put Up a Fight Against Rockets

Our prediction is that the Hawks can outperform their odds against the Rockets. It leads us to a bet on the spread lines considering that +4 has been chalked up at -110.

104-86 Victory for Rockets in Last Head-to-Head

Atlanta Hawks have triumphed in their previous eleven games. The latest was on the road where Dallas Mavericks were beaten 135-120 at American Airlines Center. CJ McCollum dropped 24 points, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 22 and Dyson Daniels 19.

Houston Rockets have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Toyota Center, they were turned over 124-116 by LA Lakers. Alperen Sengun had 27 points and 10 assists, Amen Thompson recorded 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Kevin Durant scored 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Hawks saw the former win. It was a 104-86 scoreline at State Farm Arena. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Rockets when playing the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Hawks logo Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won all of their past 10 games. They are averaging 124.9 points, 48.9 rebounds, 31.3 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 77.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 106.4 points and 40.2 rebounds per contest.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.8 points and 3.6 (50.7%) 3-pointers made. Onyeka Okongwu averages 8.3 rebounds and Jalen Johnson 7.5 assists.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 108.8 points, 46.6 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.9 points and 38.2 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 23.6 points, with Reed Sheppard making 3.1 (34.1%) 3-pointers per contest. Amen Thompson has an average of 9.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Our Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Hawks will be able to cover the spread in this NBA contest, with +4 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -110 that is currently available.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Hawks vs Rockets stats:

  • The +4 line has been covered by Hawks in 11 consecutive games.
  • The +4 line has been covered by Hawks in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +4 line has been covered by Hawks in 6 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Hawks +4 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 17.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) has averaged 26 points in the past 5 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -119 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 Assists -125 BetMGM logo

Jalen Johnson (Hawks) has totaled Over 7.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. You can secure betting odds of -125 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hawks +4
Totals Under 227.5
Player Points Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 17.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Hawks +4. We’ve also gone for Under 227.5 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) to score Over 17.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 111 - 110 Rockets logo Rockets

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Hawks to win by a 111-110 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest Rockets Win

Houston Rockets are regarded as having a 63% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -172. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +144 about Atlanta Hawks.

The spread is 4 and the total points line is currently 227.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 227.5, there are odds of -106.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Kevin Durant is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -110 to score Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-110
Under 24.5
-118
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-118
Under 21.5
-110
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-112
Under 18.5
-115
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-125
Under 7.5
-103
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
-100
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+104
Under 5.5
-135
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 5.5
-101
Under 5.5
-128
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-145
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-145
Under 7.5
+111
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-125
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-135
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Rockets Hold Six Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Rockets own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 110.40 points on offense and surrendering 104.40 on defense.

The Hawks have chalked up three consecutive victories on their travels. They have gone 6-4 across their last 10 road games, posting 119.90 points per contest while yielding 117.70.

The last time the teams met at Toyota Center, the Rockets defeated the Hawks 122-113. Across the last 9 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, the Rockets have come out on top six times, with the Hawks having three wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 6-4 214.80 110.40 104.40 3 7
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 6-4 237.60 119.90 117.70 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 62 35.28 1418 504 22.9 8.1 1.6 10.5 0.5 1.3
Dyson Daniels 65 33.3 756 393 11.6 6.0 0.2 6.7 0.4 1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 66 33.26 1343 243 20.3 3.7 3.2 3.5 0.5 1.3

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 66 37.17 1183 349 17.9 5.3 0.3 7.8 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 65 36.37 1671 288 25.7 4.4 2.3 5.5 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 64 34.98 993 118 15.5 1.8 2.2 6.8 0.9 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

18 Mar NBA
Hawks 135-120 Mavericks
16 Mar NBA
Magic 112-124 Hawks
14 Mar NBA
Bucks 99-122 Hawks
12 Mar NBA
Nets 97-108 Hawks
10 Mar NBA
Mavericks 112-124 Hawks
07 Mar NBA
76ers 116-125 Hawks
04 Mar NBA
Hawks 131-113 Bucks
01 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 101-135 Hawks
26 Feb NBA
Wizards 96-126 Hawks
24 Feb NBA
Wizards 98-119 Hawks

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
13 Mar NBA
Pelicans 105-107 Rockets
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
10 Mar NBA
Raptors 99-113 Rockets
08 Mar NBA
Rockets 120-145 Spurs
06 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 99-106 Rockets
05 Mar NBA
Warriors 115-113 Rockets
02 Mar NBA
Rockets 123-118 Wizards
28 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-115 Heat

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 50 19 0.725 117.4 109.7 7.7 26-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 5-5 2W
Cavaliers 43 27 0.614 119.1 114.8 4.3 22-13 21-14 10-5 28-17 6-4 2W
Bucks 28 41 0.406 111 116.4 -5.4 16-19 12-22 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
Magic 38 31 0.551 115.4 114.4 1 22-13 16-18 9-7 24-21 7-3 3L
Heat 38 32 0.543 120.3 117.1 3.2 23-13 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 3L
Hornets 36 34 0.514 116 112.2 3.8 16-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 2W
Wizards 16 53 0.232 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-25 5-28 2-12 11-33 0-10 14L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Jazz 21 49 0.3 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 45 25 0.643 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 22-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 8W
Suns 39 31 0.557 112.2 111.2 1 22-13 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 4L
Clippers 34 36 0.486 113.2 112.7 0.5 19-15 15-21 8-6 21-23 5-5 4L
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 52 18 0.743 118.8 111.6 7.2 27-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 4W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 46 0.352 115.6 119.3 -3.7 16-21 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 3W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 50 19 0.725 117.4 109.7 7.7 26-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 5-5 2W
Celtics 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 43 27 0.614 119.1 114.8 4.3 22-13 21-14 10-5 28-17 6-4 2W
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
Magic 38 31 0.551 115.4 114.4 1 22-13 16-18 9-7 24-21 7-3 3L
Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
Heat 38 32 0.543 120.3 117.1 3.2 23-13 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 3L
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Hornets 36 34 0.514 116 112.2 3.8 16-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 2W
Bucks 28 41 0.406 111 116.4 -5.4 16-19 12-22 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
Wizards 16 53 0.232 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-25 5-28 2-12 11-33 0-10 14L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Spurs 52 18 0.743 118.8 111.6 7.2 27-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 4W
Lakers 45 25 0.643 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 22-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Suns 39 31 0.557 112.2 111.2 1 22-13 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 4L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Clippers 34 36 0.486 113.2 112.7 0.5 19-15 15-21 8-6 21-23 5-5 4L
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 46 0.352 115.6 119.3 -3.7 16-21 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 3W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 49 0.3 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1W
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Spurs 52 18 0.743 118.8 111.6 7.2 27-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 4W
Pistons 50 19 0.725 117.4 109.7 7.7 26-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 5-5 2W
Celtics 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Lakers 45 25 0.643 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 22-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 43 27 0.614 119.1 114.8 4.3 22-13 21-14 10-5 28-17 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
Suns 39 31 0.557 112.2 111.2 1 22-13 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 4L
Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
Magic 38 31 0.551 115.4 114.4 1 22-13 16-18 9-7 24-21 7-3 3L
Heat 38 32 0.543 120.3 117.1 3.2 23-13 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 3L
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Hornets 36 34 0.514 116 112.2 3.8 16-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 2W
Clippers 34 36 0.486 113.2 112.7 0.5 19-15 15-21 8-6 21-23 5-5 4L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Bucks 28 41 0.406 111 116.4 -5.4 16-19 12-22 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 46 0.352 115.6 119.3 -3.7 16-21 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 3W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 49 0.3 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1W
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
Wizards 16 53 0.232 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-25 5-28 2-12 11-33 0-10 14L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak