Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 10/19/2022

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA 

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rockets +9.5, Hawks -9.5; Over/Under:  233.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rockets +9.5, Hawks -9.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rockets +9.5, Hawks -9.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

 

Houston Rockets:  0-0 (Southwest Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  0-0 (Southeast Division)

 

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The Rockets finished last season with a 20-62 record overall and they were 9-32 in their road games where they will be in this game. They finished in 5th place of the Southwest Division and were 15th place overall in the Western Conference. They did not make it to the playoffs last season. Their offense averaged 109.7 PPG and their defense allowed their opponents to average 118.2 PPG against them. The Rockets had an ATS record of 35-45-2 last season and their O/U record is 45-36-1. They won 3 of their 4 preseason games and ended it off with a win against the Indiana Pacers.

 

 

 

The Hawks finished last season with a 43-39 record overall and they were 27-14 in their home games where they will be in this game. They finished in 2nd place of the Southeast Division and were 8th place overall in the Eastern Conference. They made it into the playoffs but were kicked out in the 1st round against the Miami Heat 4-1. Their offense averaged 113.9 PPG and their defense allowed their opponents to average 112.4 PPG against them. The Hawks had an ATS record of 41-48 last season and their O/U record is 43-46. They ended their preseason on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans.

The current betting odds have the Hawks listed as a 9.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Hawks once again made it to the playoffs last season but were eliminated in the 1st round by the number 1 seed. They don't play a lot of defense in their games but they have a very talented rotation that can put up a ton of points and win games with the 3. They will be looking to improve on last season and finish with a better record as they were barely above .500, but they were very good at home all year and could really blow teams out when they played there. The Rockets were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season with a terrible record and only winning 9 games on the road. Their starting lineup is very similar to last year too other than a few of their young bench players getting to start now. The Rockets still need time to grow as a team and they are going to continue being bad until they find their way. The Hawks were in the same situation just a few years ago but now they have grown into a playoff team with a lot of young talent and they are only going to get better as they look to take another step this year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Hawks to cover the spread in this game.

 

Rockets Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Hawks 124 Rockets 106.

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Houston Rockets: 23-43 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 18-25 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 81-51 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 230.

Atlanta Hawks: 28-15 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 36-25 ATS as a home favorite. 24-17 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 230.

 

 

Houston Rockets:  J. Smith II (PF) Prob Wed - Ankle.

Atlanta Hawks:  B. Bogdanovic (SG) Ques Wed - Knee.

 

 

 

"The hardest part was not being able to see the guys. Just being around the guys, who are a fun group, I missed them." - Stephen Silas on being away from the team due to health and safety protocols.

 

 

“It was important we bond them on this road trip. The coaches and players got closer and that was something very important for us.” - Nate McMillan on playing their preseason games overseas.

 

 

 

PG Kevin Porter Jr.

SG Jalen Green

SF Eric Gordon

PF Jabari Smith Jr. 

C Alperen Sengun

 

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF De'Andre Hunter

PF John Collins

C Clint Capela 

 

 

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Coaches:

Houston Rockets: Stephen Silas (3rd season)

Atlanta Hawks: Nate McMillan (4th season)