Hawks vs. Rockets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 28th, 2025

Arena and City where Hawks vs. Rockets will be playing

An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Hawks will go head-to-head with the Rockets on January 28th, 2025, in Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Hawks vs. Rockets betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference collide in this NBA matchup on January 28th, 2025, at 19:30. The Hawks enters as 6 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Hawks won, 122-113. The over/under for the upcoming game is 228.5 points.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Hawks are making 34.6% of their 3-pointers this season. The Rockets are converting on 34.4% of their 3-pointers. Hawks are attempting 40% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Rockets are taking 38% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Atlanta Hawks

How are the Hawks playing this season?

The Hawks comes into this game with a 22-24 record, and they are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Hawks win their most recent game?

No, Hawks fell to the Timberwolves, 100-92. Dejounte Murray scored 34 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Hawks

The leading scorer for the Hawks this season is Trae Young, who is averaging 22.8 points per game. He scored 18 points on 6-for-16 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Rockets.

Other Team Leaders for the Hawks

Coming into the January 28th, 2025 contest, Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks with 10 rebounds per game. Trae Young has a team-high 11.5 assists per game. The steals leader for the Hawks is Dyson Daniels (3.1 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Jalen Johnson is leading the way for the Hawks with 1 blocks per game.

Hawks Team Analysis

The Hawks' point differential this season is -2.7 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They are averaging 115.8 points per game while allowing 118.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Hawks are making 12.8 shots per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Hawks are making 18.5 per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA.

Projected Hawks Starting Lineup and Injuries

The Hawks plan on having these starting five for the game: Clint Capela, Zaccharie Risacher, Vít Krejčí, Dyson Daniels and Trae Young. In their last meeting against the Rockets, the Hawks' starting lineup consisted of Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, Saddiq Bey, Dejounte Murray and Trae Young.

Houston Rockets

How are the Rockets playing this season?

The Rockets head this game with a 31-14 record, and they are currently 2nd in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Rockets win their most recent game?

Yes, Rockets defeated the Celtics, 114-112. Jalen Green scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Rockets

The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.2 points per game. Jalen Green also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.89. He scored 26 points on 10-for-22 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Hawks.

Other Team Leaders for the Rockets

Alperen Sengun is leading the way with 10.4 rebounds per game. Fred VanVleet is dishing out a team-high 5.9 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Rockets' leader is Tari Eason with 2 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Rockets is Amen Thompson, who is sending back 1.1 shots per game.

Rockets Team Analysis

The Rockets' point differential this season is 5.8 points per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.2 points per game while allowing 108.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Rockets are making 12.4 shots per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA.

Projected Rockets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

The Rockets are starting these five players for the game: Alperen Sengun, Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. In their last meeting against the Hawks, the Rockets' starting five were Jeff Green, Jabari Smith, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Amen Thompson. For the upcoming matchup, Rockets has the following injuries: Jabari Smith is out (hand) and Cam Whitmore is questionable (illness).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Hawks and Rockets game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Rockets.

Money Line betting suggestion

Hawks are a 6 money line underdog for the game against the Rockets, and the suggestion is to pick the Rockets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Hawks and Rockets is 228.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Hawks and Rockets have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.