Expert prediction
NBA: Rockets vs. Hawks Preview, Odds, Picks (Oct 24)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Rockets vs. Hawks odds are almost pick’em: Hou +100, Hawks -120.
- Both teams are 2-0.
- Hawks play their first home game.
These two teams have opened the season ferociously. Especially the Hawks, who might be one of this year’s biggest surprises. Rockets are among the top NBA title contenders, and they’ve opened the season in such a manner.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch: WANF, Peachtree Sports Network, Space City Home Network (SCHN), NBA League Pass
Rockets vs. Hawks Odds
Game Preview
Houston had a tough schedule. But the team prevailed in both matchups, most recently beating the Spurs in San Antonio, 114-110. Amen Thompson blocked Wembanyama’s last-second layup attempt, sealing the win for his team.
Thompson scored 20 points and grabbed 10 boards, while Alperen Sengun led with 29 points and 7 assists and boards. Durant had 20 points. Rockets outrebounded the Spurs 44-40. Hats off for that.
The Hawks played both games on the road and won both. After outscoring the Magic 132-125 in Orlando, Atlanta blew away the Hornets 128-81 in Charlotte. Just to remind, counting in the preseason, this is the 6th win in a row for the Hawks.
Hawks had 7 players scoring double digits, and the team made 18 threes in 45 attempts. Overall, Atlanta shot 51% from the field.
Rockets vs. Hawks Predictions
This is the Rockets’ third game in 4 nights. The Hornets played last night too, but their starters rested for most of the second half, while Houston faced a tough matchup in San Antonio. When betting on NBA, fatigue is a big factor, and that’s why we pick the hosts here.
- Free NBA pick: Atlanta Hawks
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