Hawks vs Rockets Prediction 10/26/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets meet Monday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Hawks vs. Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Rockets Pick.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Hornets, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Heat next. The Hawks have won 11 of their last 17 games.

The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 124.7 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 21.7 points and 10 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds. Aaron Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Hawks and Spurs, and they play the Bucks next. The Rockets have won 12 of their last 13 games.

The Houston Rockets are averaging 121 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 24 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 23 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 84.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Hawks have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockets have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in five of their last six games.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Hawks have won three of their last four games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
• The Rockets have lost each of their last two games as home favorites following a win.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hawks’ last nine games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
• Nine of the Rockets’ last 10 games at Toyota Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Amen Thompson ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (10.3) this season.
• Kevin Durant ranks T14th amongst qualified players for points per game (24.0) this season.

Atlanta Hawks Player Facts

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks T11th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
• Aaron Wiggins ranks T14th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Three different Rockets players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
• The Rockets rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.3).
• The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (21.0).
• The Hawks rank T2nd in the league for field goals made per game this season (45.0).

Hawks vs Rockets Injury Report

Steven Adams is out for the Rockets with calf tightness. Quadir Copeland and Julian Phillips are out as well. Marcus Smart is questionable with a forearm strain.

The Hawks will be without Mouhamed Gueye and Henri Veesaar. Jalen Wilson and Rayj Dennis are doubtful.

Hawks vs Rockets Prediction

These teams just played each other on Saturday, and the Rockets won by seven points on the road. The Hawks are solid defensively and whatnot, but I still hesitate to back them against the league’s best. The Rockets have the talent to be one of the top teams in the league, and right now they’re playing like it. The season is still young, but the Rockets look good right now. Underfated SU and ATS on the season. I’ll lay the points with the Rockets at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Houston -5.5