The Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks meet Tuesday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Cavs and Celtics, and they play the Grizzlies, Nets, and Knicks next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.4 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.3 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.2 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Raptors and Timberwolves, and then play the Cavs, Pacers, Pistons, Spurs, and Bucks next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 115.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 118.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 10 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Hawks’ last five games at State Farm Arena.
- The Rockets have lost 14 of their last 16 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Hawks.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Hawks’ last eight games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Hawks teams that held a losing record.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 13 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last five games.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.7).
- The Atlanta Hawks are the only team to lose a home game against the Wizards this season.
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.2).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.7).
Hawks vs Rockets Injury Report
The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Cody Zeller, and Kobe Bufkin. Larry Nance Jr., and Trae Young are questionable after not playing last night.
The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., while Cam Whitmore is questionable after not playing last night.
Hawks vs Rockets Prediction
I’ve been riding with the Houston Rockets for a while now, and they continue to make me look good. Over the last three weeks, the Rockets have beaten the Cavs twice, the Grizzlies twice, the Nuggets on the road, and they just beat the Celtics on the road last night. While the Rockets are still a young group, it may be time to put them in the contender conversation. The only concern with the Rockets here is a potential letdown spot after last night’s win. With that said, the Hawks are free-falling with five straight losses, and they’re 19-27 ATS on the season. Also, the Hawks have no use if Trae Young continues to miss time. I’m on the Rockets bandwagon and have been for a while. I’ll lay the points with the road team.