Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Rockets vs Hawks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Atlanta.

  • The Rockets' record sits at 31-14.
  • Defensively, Houston are giving up 108.4 points per game.
  • The Rockets are coming off a 114-112 win vs. the Hawks.
  • The Hawks host the Rockets with a record of 22-24.
  • The Hawks are averaging 115.8 points per game so far.
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.

Rockets vs Hawks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Atlanta Hawks will host the Houston Rockets in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 6 points and have a record of 31-14, while the Hawks are 22-24 and have lost five straight.

FDSS will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Rockets vs. Hawks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks
  • Where: Atlanta at State Farm Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 28th
  • Betting Odds HOU -6, HOU -235 | ATL +195 O/U 227.5

Rockets Preview: Can The Rockets Secure a Road Victory?

Houston improved to 31-14 with a 114-112 win over the Celtics on Monday. The Rockets, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 226 points went over the pre-game line of 221.

Houston started strong with a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 22-17 to 36-17. After Boston fought back to lead 89-85 going into the 4th quarter, the Rockets responded by outscoring the Celtics 29-23 in the final period to secure the win.

Dillon Brooks hit 10 threes at a 66.7% clip, finishing with 36 points in the Rockets' win over the Celtics. He shot 56.5% from the field, and Amen Thompson added 33 points on 68.4% shooting. The Rockets connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc.

Thompson scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th. Brooks had 12 points in the 1st and 11 in the 3rd. Jalen Green struggled from the field, shooting 23.1%, but contributed 6 of his 12 points in the final quarter.

Despite a tough 3rd quarter where they gave up 37 points, the Rockets' defense stepped up in the 4th, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 48% shooting from the Celtics.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets gave up 15 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent the Celtics to the line 20 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Houston finished with 27 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.

Hawks Preview: Are the Hawks Ready for a Home Win?

Houston improved to 31-14 on the season with a 114-112 win over the Celtics on Monday. The Rockets, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 226, going over the pre-game line of 221.

A key moment for Houston was a 14-0 run where they extended their lead from 22-17 to 36-17. After falling behind 89-85 going into the 4th quarter, the Rockets rallied, outscoring the Celtics 29-23 in the final period.

In Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, the Hawks managed just 92 points, shooting 39.5% from the field and 27.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. De'Andre Hunter led the way with 35 points, connecting on 4 threes at a 50% clip.

Keaton Wallace added 13 points, making 3 threes, while Zaccharie Risacher contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds. Hunter scored 11 points in each of the final three quarters.

Despite giving up 32 points in the 2nd quarter, the Hawks tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 20 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, they held the Timberwolves to 100 points on 39% shooting from the field.

The Hawks did a solid job defending the three, with Minnesota hitting 12 threes at a 30% clip. Atlanta also recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Rockets vs Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 8-2 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 9-1 overall in these games.
  • Across their last five home contests, Atlanta has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 109 points per game.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Rockets have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

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