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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Hawks

The Houston Rockets meet the Atlanta Hawks 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 Should Put Up a Fight

With the Hawks capable of remaining close to the Rockets, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -112 is available that the +3.5 is covered.

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Rockets Overcame Hawks in Previous Clash

Houston Rockets were beaten 111-99 at Toyota Center in their previous game, being turned over at home to San Antonio Spurs. Amen Thompson dropped 25 points, as Kevin Durant finished with 24 and Alperen Sengun 18.

Atlanta Hawks won last time out by a 117-106 scoreline. On the road against Boston Celtics at TD Garden, they made it four wins on the spin. Nickeil Alexander-Walker registered 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Onyeka Okongwu scored 17 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have beaten the Hawks in the last two matchups. They won 100-96 at State Farm Arena and triumphed 121-114 at Toyota Center. We’ve seen six Hawks wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 28 17 0.622 116.3 110.5 5.8 16-4 12-13 5-5 16-15 6-4 1L
Hawks logo Hawks 24 25 0.49 117.7 118.4 -0.7 9-13 15-12 4-3 12-17 6-4 4W
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.8 points, 47.8 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 45.2% from the field and 69.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.8 points and 43.7 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.0 points and 3.0 (42.3%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun averages 9.2 rebounds and Amen Thompson 6.1 assists.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.0 points, 43.0 rebounds, 30.5 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.7 points and 47.3 rebounds.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.6 points, 11.2 rebounds and 6.5 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker has an average of 3.8 (41.3%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re happy to get with Hawks against the spread in this NBA contest. -112 is available that they are able to cover +3.5 and that looks more than reasonable.

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 Rockets vs Hawks stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 5 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 6 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Hawks +3.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Johnson Over 9.5 Rebounds -145 BetMGM logo

Jalen Johnson (Hawks) has averaged 14 rebounds in the past 5 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with odds of -145 now available.

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Amen Thompson Over 5.5 Assists +113 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has racked up Over 5.5 assists in 3 straight games on the road. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of +113.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hawks +3.5
Totals Under 225.5
Player Rebounds Jalen Johnson Over 9.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Hawks to cover the +3.5 spread, Under 225.5 on the total and Jalen Johnson (Hawks) to record Over 9.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 109 - 112 Hawks logo Hawks

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 112-109 win for the Hawks. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks 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.

Books Make Rockets Likelier Winners

Houston Rockets have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -159 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Atlanta Hawks are least likely to win at +134.

The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 225.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 225.5, then the odds are -114.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

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

Kevin Durant is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -122 that he goes Over 24.5 points and -106 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-122
Under 24.5
-106
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 22.5
-103
Under 22.5
-125
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-127
Under 19.5
-102
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 19.5
-106
Under 19.5
-122
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Player Assists
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-143
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 6.5
-119
Under 6.5
-109
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+113
Under 5.5
-147
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-145
Under 9.5
+112
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-109
Under 9.5
-119
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-114
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-122
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Hawks Sitting on Six Losses in Their Previous Ten at Home

The Hawks are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, posting 121.00 points per contest while yielding 119.70.

The Rockets are 3-7 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 111.30 points per contest while yielding 111.20.

In their last matchup at State Farm Arena, the Rockets came out on top 133-115 against the Hawks. In the last 8 head-to-head matchups at State Farm Arena, the Rockets have notched five victories, while the Hawks have recorded three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O225.5 U225.5
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Home Stats 4-6 240.70 121.00 119.70 7 3
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 3-7 222.50 111.30 111.20 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
  • U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 45 37.4 824 243 18.3 5.4 0.4 7.7 0.6 1.4
Kevin Durant 43 36.64 1134 195 26.4 4.5 2.3 5.4 1.0 0.7
Jabari Smith 44 35.03 658 82 15.0 1.9 2.2 6.9 0.8 0.8

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 45 35.54 1030 356 22.9 7.9 1.6 10.5 0.5 1.2
Dyson Daniels 47 34.19 557 295 11.9 6.3 0.2 6.6 0.5 1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 47 32.91 955 163 20.3 3.5 3.1 3.5 0.6 1.2

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 Houston Rockets Lineups

28 Jan NBA
Spurs 111-99 Rockets
26 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 99-108 Rockets
23 Jan NBA
Rockets 111-104 Pistons
22 Jan NBA
Rockets 122-128 76ers
20 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Rockets
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

28 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-106 Celtics
26 Jan NBA
Pacers 116-132 Hawks
23 Jan NBA
Suns 103-110 Hawks
21 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-122 Grizzlies
19 Jan NBA
Bucks 112-110 Hawks
17 Jan NBA
Celtics 132-106 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Hawks 101-117 Trail Blazers
13 Jan NBA
Hawks 116-141 Lakers
11 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-111 Warriors
09 Jan NBA
Hawks 110-87 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 29 18 0.617 116.4 110.1 6.3 14-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 5-5 1L
Knicks 29 18 0.617 117.5 112.6 4.9 18-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 5-5 4W
Raptors 29 20 0.592 113.6 112.1 1.5 13-11 16-9 4-9 22-13 6-4 1L
76ers 25 21 0.543 116.6 115.9 0.7 13-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 4-6 1W
Nets 12 33 0.267 107.8 114.9 -7.1 6-17 6-16 3-9 9-19 1-9 6L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 34 11 0.756 117.2 110 7.2 19-5 15-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 29 20 0.592 119.2 116.1 3.1 17-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 8-2 5W
Bulls 23 24 0.489 117.7 119.8 -2.1 15-10 8-14 3-8 15-16 6-4 2L
Bucks 18 27 0.4 112.1 116 -3.9 9-12 9-15 5-4 14-15 3-7 3L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 24 22 0.522 115.4 115.6 -0.2 14-9 10-13 6-5 16-17 4-6 1W
Heat 25 23 0.521 119.8 118.4 1.4 15-8 10-15 3-4 12-13 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 25 0.49 117.7 118.4 -0.7 9-13 15-12 4-3 12-17 6-4 4W
Hornets 20 28 0.417 116.2 114.6 1.6 9-13 11-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 4W
Wizards 11 34 0.244 112.3 122.8 -10.5 7-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 10 0.792 120.5 107.6 12.9 21-5 17-5 7-2 29-6 7-3 1W
Nuggets 31 16 0.66 120.4 116 4.4 12-9 19-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 29 19 0.604 119 114.1 4.9 16-8 13-11 4-5 16-14 4-6 2W
Trail Blazers 23 25 0.479 115.5 117.4 -1.9 13-11 10-14 4-4 18-14 5-5 3L
Jazz 15 33 0.313 118.8 127.8 -9 10-16 5-17 1-8 9-24 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 28 18 0.609 115.9 116.5 -0.6 12-8 16-10 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 28 19 0.596 114 111.6 2.4 15-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Clippers 22 24 0.478 112.7 112.8 -0.1 13-9 9-15 5-4 12-14 9-1 3W
Kings 12 36 0.25 110.5 120.8 -10.3 9-16 3-20 2-7 8-25 4-6 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 28 17 0.622 116.3 110.5 5.8 16-4 12-13 5-5 16-15 6-4 1L
Mavericks 19 28 0.404 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-13 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 18 27 0.4 114.8 116.3 -1.5 10-14 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 4L
Pelicans 12 37 0.245 114.4 121.2 -6.8 7-19 5-18 5-7 6-26 4-6 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 34 11 0.756 117.2 110 7.2 19-5 15-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 2W
Knicks 29 18 0.617 117.5 112.6 4.9 18-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 5-5 4W
Celtics 29 18 0.617 116.4 110.1 6.3 14-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 5-5 1L
Raptors 29 20 0.592 113.6 112.1 1.5 13-11 16-9 4-9 22-13 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 29 20 0.592 119.2 116.1 3.1 17-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 8-2 5W
76ers 25 21 0.543 116.6 115.9 0.7 13-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 4-6 1W
Magic 24 22 0.522 115.4 115.6 -0.2 14-9 10-13 6-5 16-17 4-6 1W
Heat 25 23 0.521 119.8 118.4 1.4 15-8 10-15 3-4 12-13 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 25 0.49 117.7 118.4 -0.7 9-13 15-12 4-3 12-17 6-4 4W
Bulls 23 24 0.489 117.7 119.8 -2.1 15-10 8-14 3-8 15-16 6-4 2L
Hornets 20 28 0.417 116.2 114.6 1.6 9-13 11-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 4W
Bucks 18 27 0.4 112.1 116 -3.9 9-12 9-15 5-4 14-15 3-7 3L
Nets 12 33 0.267 107.8 114.9 -7.1 6-17 6-16 3-9 9-19 1-9 6L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
Wizards 11 34 0.244 112.3 122.8 -10.5 7-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 10 0.792 120.5 107.6 12.9 21-5 17-5 7-2 29-6 7-3 1W
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 31 16 0.66 120.4 116 4.4 12-9 19-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 1L
Rockets 28 17 0.622 116.3 110.5 5.8 16-4 12-13 5-5 16-15 6-4 1L
Lakers 28 18 0.609 115.9 116.5 -0.6 12-8 16-10 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 29 19 0.604 119 114.1 4.9 16-8 13-11 4-5 16-14 4-6 2W
Suns 28 19 0.596 114 111.6 2.4 15-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 23 25 0.479 115.5 117.4 -1.9 13-11 10-14 4-4 18-14 5-5 3L
Clippers 22 24 0.478 112.7 112.8 -0.1 13-9 9-15 5-4 12-14 9-1 3W
Mavericks 19 28 0.404 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-13 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 18 27 0.4 114.8 116.3 -1.5 10-14 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 4L
Jazz 15 33 0.313 118.8 127.8 -9 10-16 5-17 1-8 9-24 2-8 4L
Kings 12 36 0.25 110.5 120.8 -10.3 9-16 3-20 2-7 8-25 4-6 6L
Pelicans 12 37 0.245 114.4 121.2 -6.8 7-19 5-18 5-7 6-26 4-6 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 10 0.792 120.5 107.6 12.9 21-5 17-5 7-2 29-6 7-3 1W
Pistons 34 11 0.756 117.2 110 7.2 19-5 15-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 2W
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 31 16 0.66 120.4 116 4.4 12-9 19-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 1L
Rockets 28 17 0.622 116.3 110.5 5.8 16-4 12-13 5-5 16-15 6-4 1L
Celtics 29 18 0.617 116.4 110.1 6.3 14-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 5-5 1L
Knicks 29 18 0.617 117.5 112.6 4.9 18-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 5-5 4W
Lakers 28 18 0.609 115.9 116.5 -0.6 12-8 16-10 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 29 19 0.604 119 114.1 4.9 16-8 13-11 4-5 16-14 4-6 2W
Suns 28 19 0.596 114 111.6 2.4 15-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 29 20 0.592 119.2 116.1 3.1 17-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 8-2 5W
Raptors 29 20 0.592 113.6 112.1 1.5 13-11 16-9 4-9 22-13 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
76ers 25 21 0.543 116.6 115.9 0.7 13-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 4-6 1W
Magic 24 22 0.522 115.4 115.6 -0.2 14-9 10-13 6-5 16-17 4-6 1W
Heat 25 23 0.521 119.8 118.4 1.4 15-8 10-15 3-4 12-13 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 25 0.49 117.7 118.4 -0.7 9-13 15-12 4-3 12-17 6-4 4W
Bulls 23 24 0.489 117.7 119.8 -2.1 15-10 8-14 3-8 15-16 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 25 0.479 115.5 117.4 -1.9 13-11 10-14 4-4 18-14 5-5 3L
Clippers 22 24 0.478 112.7 112.8 -0.1 13-9 9-15 5-4 12-14 9-1 3W
Hornets 20 28 0.417 116.2 114.6 1.6 9-13 11-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 4W
Mavericks 19 28 0.404 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-13 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 18 27 0.4 114.8 116.3 -1.5 10-14 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 4L
Bucks 18 27 0.4 112.1 116 -3.9 9-12 9-15 5-4 14-15 3-7 3L
Jazz 15 33 0.313 118.8 127.8 -9 10-16 5-17 1-8 9-24 2-8 4L
Nets 12 33 0.267 107.8 114.9 -7.1 6-17 6-16 3-9 9-19 1-9 6L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
Kings 12 36 0.25 110.5 120.8 -10.3 9-16 3-20 2-7 8-25 4-6 6L
Pelicans 12 37 0.245 114.4 121.2 -6.8 7-19 5-18 5-7 6-26 4-6 1L
Wizards 11 34 0.244 112.3 122.8 -10.5 7-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 1W
  • 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