Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/28/2025

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  FDSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rockets -6.5, Hawks +6.5; Over/Under:  227 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rockets -6.5, Hawks +6.5; Over/Under:  227 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rockets -6.5, Hawks +6.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Houston Rockets:  30-14 (1st place, Southwest Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  22-23 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

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Houston Rockets:  8-2 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  4-6 last 10

The Rockets are entering this game with a 30-14 record overall this season and they are 15-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers twice in a row, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Boston Celtics still to be played on Monday night. In their game against the Cavaliers, Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green each led the team in points in that game with 26 while Amen Thompson was next on the team with 23 points. Amen Thompson led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Amen Thompson led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 54.9% from the field, 46.4% from 3-point range, and 71.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 108.4 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 26-17-1 this season and their O/U record is 23-20-1.

The Hawks are entering this game with a 22-23 record overall this season and they are 11-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons, and the Toronto Raptors twice in a row, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves still to be played on Monday night. In their game against the Raptors, Vít Krejčí led the team in points in that game with 20 while Onyeka Okongwu was next on the team with 19 points. Vít Krejčí led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Onyeka Okongwu led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 39.3% from the field, 29.7% from 3-point range, and 68% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.9 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 18-27 this season and their O/U record is 27-18.

The current betting odds have the Rockets listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rockets have looked really good in their games this season with their 30-14 record overall which has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have been a great road team too with their 15-6 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Hawks haven't looked great in their games this season with their 22-23 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the East. They are still in the playoff race at the moment, but they haven't looked great on their home court with their 11-10 home record this year. They have been a really up and down team all season and now they are dealing with some injuries to a few of their key players. They haven't looked that good in their games lately, going 4-6 in their last 10 games and coming into this one with 4 losses in a row now. The Rockets have been really hot though as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have won 2 games in a row against the best team in the NBA. Both of these teams aren't in a great situation since both are playing on back-to-backs here, but the Rockets have been the more reliable team this season and will be able to take advantage of the injuries that the Hawks are dealing with. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rockets to cover the spread in this game. 

Rockets Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, January 28, 2025 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Rockets 117 Hawks 107.

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Houston Rockets: 21-11 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 30-13 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 24-17 1H ATS off an upset win as an underdog. 31-20 OVER in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 23-16 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%).

Atlanta Hawks: 86-130 ATS in all games. 13-24 ATS when playing on back-to-back days. 12-23 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%). 39-22 OVER when the total is 220 to 229.5. 37-21 OVER after 2 or more consecutive losses. 9-5 OVER versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season.

Houston Rockets:  C. Whitmore (SF) Day To Day - Illness. J. Smith Jr. (PF) Out - Hand.

Atlanta Hawks:  T. Young (PG) Day To Day - Adductor. D. Hunter (SF) Day To Day - Illness. J. Johnson (SF) Out - Shoulder. Z. Risacher (SF) Out - Thigh. C. Zeller (C) Out - Personal. K. Bufkin (SG) Out For Season - Shoulder.

“It adds to the guys we already have that do it. Our steal numbers are so high because of Amen (Thompson), Tari (Eason) and Fred (VanVleet), the guys with good hands and instincts. He’s become more aggressive on the ball as well, learning when to make a play when a guy is going into a scoring move or his back is turned. Add him to the list and that’s something we need to generate transition baskets.” - Ime Udoka on Cam Whitmore improving defensively.

"Right now, my focus is on the Hawks and what we're doing." - Quin Snyder on having interest in being the next head coach of Australia’s National team. 

PG Fred VanVleet

SG Jalen Green 

SF Amen Thompson

PF Dillon Brooks

C Alperen Sengun

PG Vit Krejci

SG Dyson Daniels

SF Bogdan Bogdanovic

PF De'Andre Hunter

C Onyeka Okongwu

PPG: J. Green (21.4)

APG: F. VanVleet (5.9)

Reb/G: A. Sengun (10.4)

PPG: T. Young (22.8)

APG: T. Young (11.5)

Reb/G: J. Johnson (10)

Coaches:

Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka (2nd season)

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (3rd season)