| MATCHUP | Houston Rockets | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -110 | -1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +100 | -120 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-105) | Under 230.5 (-115) |
| Where | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
The Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks meet Saturday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Rockets vs. Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs. Hawks Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Mavs and Spurs, and they play the Bucks next. The Rockets have won 11 of their last 12 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 121 points on 51.2 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 26 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Kevin Durant is averaging 25 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Amen Thompson is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 42.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Magic and Hornets, and they play the Heat next. The Hawks have won 11 of their last 16 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 130 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 22.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. Aaron Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 5.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 26.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last five road games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last eight games at State Farm Arena against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at State Farm Arena against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Rockets and Hawks have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last five games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks ranked 2nd in the league for field goal attempts per game last season (92.0).
- The Hawks ranked 3rd for fast break points (1482) last season.
- The Rockets ranked T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage last season (58.5%).
- Four different Rockets players scored 20+ points in a game last season- the most in the league.
Rockets vs Hawks Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Mouhamed Gueye and Henri Veesaar. Rayj Dennis, Keshon Gilbert, and Jalen Wilson are questionable.
Steven Adams is questionable for the Rockets with calf tightness. Reed Sheppard is questionable with a knee issue.
Rockets vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks, I guess, have the edge at home, but we’re getting a free bucket with the Rockets when both teams are on the end of a back-to-back. You can argue the Rockets are the more talented team. Sure, this is a bit of a letdown spot after a last-second win for the Rockets, but we’re still getting points with the better team. The Rockets have won four straight games against the Hawks, and you can argue they’re even better now that they’re getting healthier. Give me the free bucket.