Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets January 28th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the Houston Rockets (-235) will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (+195) at State Farm Arena. The Rockets (-6) are currently on a three-game win streak and are 31-14 on the season. The Hawks (+6) have lost five straight and are 22-24 overall. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 227.5.

This game will be televised on FDSS.

Rockets vs. Hawks Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks
• Where: Atlanta at State Farm Arena
• Date: Tuesday, January 28th
• Betting Odds HOU -6, HOU -235 | ATL +195 O/U 227.5

The Rockets Can Win If…

The Rockets improved to 31-14 after a 114-112 win over the Celtics on Monday. Houston, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 226, going over the pre-game line of 221.

A key moment for Houston was a 14-0 run that extended their lead from 22-17 to 36-17. The Celtics fought back, outscoring the Rockets 37-31 in the 3rd quarter, but Houston responded by holding Boston to 23 points in the 4th while scoring 29 to seal the win.

Dillon Brooks knocked down 10 threes at a 66.7% clip, finishing with 36 points in the Rockets’ win over the Celtics. He shot 56.5% from the field, while Amen Thompson added 33 points on 68.4% shooting. The Rockets hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 41.5% from deep and 44.6% overall.

Brooks scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 11 more in the 3rd. Thompson added 14 points in the opening period and 10 in the 4th. Jalen Green struggled from the field, shooting 23.1% and finishing with 12 points, 6 of which came in the final quarter.

Despite giving up 37 points in the 3rd quarter, the Rockets tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 23 points to secure the win over the Celtics. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 48% shooting from the field.

Houston sent Boston to the line 20 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Rockets also gave up 15 threes on 38% shooting. They recorded 27 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.

• In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 9-1 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 123 points per game in these contests.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Rockets have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Hawks Can Win If…

The Hawks fell to 22-24 on the season after a 100-92 road loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. Atlanta entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, but the game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 217.5 O/U line.

A key moment came when Minnesota went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 42-35 to 53-35. Atlanta responded by winning the 3rd quarter 31-20, but they couldn’t complete the comeback, getting outscored 20-18 in the 4th.

In their 100-92 loss to the Timberwolves, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 39.5% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range. They hit 12 threes in the game, with De’Andre Hunter connecting on 4 of them at a 50% clip.

Hunter led the way with 35 points, scoring 11 points in each of the final three quarters. Keaton Wallace added 13 points, while Zaccharie Risacher contributed 11, with 6 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Hawks couldn’t secure the win, allowing 100 points to the Timberwolves. Atlanta gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 20 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Hawks held Minnesota to 39% shooting, including 30% from three-point range, with the Timberwolves hitting 12 threes. Atlanta also recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

• Atlanta has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
• In their last three games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Hawks come in as the underdog at +6, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 227.5 and our model has the Rockets and Hawks finishing with a combined 256 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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Rockets, After Three Notable Wins, Face Ailing Hawks

The Houston Rockets, riding the momentum of three impressive victories, will look to continue their hot streak when they face the injury-plagued Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

Houston is fresh off a thrilling stretch that included back-to-back wins over the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers, capped by a dramatic 114-112 victory against the reigning NBA champion Celtics in Boston on Monday.

Amen Thompson’s Game-Winner Leads the Rockets

Second-year star Amen Thompson shone brightest in the Rockets’ victory against Boston, scoring a career-high 33 points. His last-second heroics included a clutch floater with 1.3 seconds remaining, capping a comeback from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

Dillon Brooks Fuels the Rockets’ Surge

Dillon Brooks played the role of the antagonist in Boston, silencing the crowd with a franchise-record-tying 10 three-pointers. His 36-point performance provided the fire Houston needed to secure its third consecutive win.

“They call me ‘Dillon the Villain,’ but it just fuels me,” Brooks said. “We’re the tougher team, and we show it every night.”

Hawks Look for Answers Amid Injury Woes

The Hawks enter Tuesday’s matchup with a five-game losing streak, including a 100-92 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Atlanta battled despite missing key players, including Trae Young (hamstring), Jalen Johnson (shoulder), and Dyson Daniels (ankle).

De’Andre Hunter stepped up in the loss, delivering a career-high 35 points.

“With a few of the guys unable to play, the team needed that,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said. “He took that on his shoulders.”

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Key Matchup Factors

The Rockets’ explosive offense, led by Thompson and Brooks, presents a significant challenge for Atlanta, especially with several top contributors sidelined. Houston has won nine of its last 11 games and is firing on all cylinders, while Atlanta has struggled with 3-point shooting and roster absences during its skid.

Will the Rockets’ momentum prove too much for the short-handed Hawks, or can Atlanta pull off an upset at home?