Hawks vs. Rockets Picks and Prediction – 3/25/2025
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Atlanta Hawks (35-36) vs. Houston Rockets (46-26)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
TV: NBA League Pass
Previous Games:
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Hawks: 3-game win streak, 132-119 win vs. Philadelphia
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Rockets: 1-1 in their last 2 games, 116-111 loss vs. Denver
Head-to-Head:
The Rockets have been the better team on paper this season, sitting comfortably in second place in the Western Conference. The Hawks have a solid record, but they are facing a much tougher opponent on the road.
Atlanta Hawks Breakdown:
The Hawks have been solid on offense, averaging 117.4 points per game. With Trae Young leading the way, Atlanta has been able to put up big numbers. However, they’ve struggled defensively, giving up an average of 117.5 points per game in their last 10 contests.
Key Players:
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Trae Young: 24.1 points, 11.4 assists
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Onyeka Okongwu: 8.6 rebounds
Houston Rockets Breakdown:
Houston has been one of the top teams in the Western Conference, averaging 118.6 points per game. Despite their recent loss to Denver, the Rockets have been dominant at home and have a balanced attack led by Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. They are a team that thrives on defense as well, holding opponents to 107.1 points per game over the last 10 games.
Key Players:
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Jalen Green: 21.2 points
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Alperen Sengun: 19.0 points, 10.5 rebounds
Betting Trends:
Atlanta Hawks:
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6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
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Over has cashed in 4 of their last 5.
Houston Rockets:
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1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
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Over has cashed in 5 of their last 6.
Exact Score Prediction:
Houston Rockets 126 – Atlanta Hawks 115
Our Best Bet:
Houston Rockets -8.5 (-110)
Houston is a tough team at home and is well-balanced offensively and defensively. Atlanta will score, but Houston should cover the spread and win by more than 8 points, especially with their depth and home-court advantage.