Expert prediction
Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 11)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Jan 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM EST
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Rockets vs. Hawks matchup is a battle of two young and talented teams.
- After six consecutive road games the Hawks are back home.
- Houston won the previous three in a row.
While the Houston Rockets hold the playoff spot in the West, the Hawks are in need of wins to stay in the race for the postseason. These two units have very talented teams and might be true powerhouses in the coming seasons.
Check out: Rockets vs. Hawks Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 11)
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, January 11, 3 pm ET
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- How To Watch: NBA League Pass
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Atlanta Hawks | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Rockets are 25-12 and currently hold the second spot in the NBA Western Conference standings. They have one of the most diverse offenses in the NBA, with eight players scoring nine or more points per game. They are also the No.1 team in rebounding, grabbing 48.9 boards each night.
Alperen Sengun leads the frontcourt with 19 points, 10.4 boards and five assists. He’s been called Baby Jokic, and to be frank, the young Turk does look like the three-time NBA MVP from Serbia.
POV: you witness a half court buzzer beater from Trae Young pic.twitter.com/KqpTgYHony
— 🏀Hawks Fan TV (@HawksFanTV) January 8, 2025
Atlanta Hawks have their own superstar, and that’s Trae Young. He not only leads the league in assists, dishing 12.2 dimes per game, but scores game-winners, too. The most recent was a half-court buzzer-beater against the Jazz in Utah.
The Hawks had a very tough schedule, with six straight road games. They won two and lost four, the most recent in Phoenix against the Suns this Thursday, 123-115.
Rockets vs. Hawks Head-to-Head
This is the first game of the year between the two units.
Rockets vs. Hawks Prediction
Knowing that the offenses are the key to success for both units, our pick here would be over 230.5 points. Atlanta plays like that the whole year, while Houston likes playing faster basketball, particularly against teams with a bit weaker defense.
- Free NBA pick: Over 230.5 points
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