Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks odds, tips and betting trends

Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks odds, tips and betting trends | 1/29/2026

The Atlanta Hawks (24-25) hope to continue a four-game winning stretch when hosting the Houston Rockets (28-17) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at State Farm Arena. The game airs on FDSSE and SCHN.

The Rockets are a 3.5-point favorite against the Hawks when Rockets and Hawks play. The game’s point total is set at 224.5.

Rockets vs. Hawks betting odds

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Spread: Houston -3.5Total: 224.5Moneyline: Houston -168, Atlanta +141Watch this game on Fubo!Rockets at Hawks odds, spread, & morePredictionPick ATS: Hawks (+ 3.5)Pick OU: Over (224.5)Prediction: Rockets 117 – Hawks 114MoneylineThe Rockets have won 26 of the 41 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (63.4%).Houston has a record of 21-11 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -168 or shorter (winning 65.6%).Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Rockets’ implied win probability is 62.7%.The Hawks have been underdogs in 26 games this season and won 13 (50%) of those contests.This season, Atlanta has won eight of its 16 games, or 50%, when it is the underdog by at least +141 on the moneyline.The Hawks have a 41.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.Against the spreadThe 116.3 points per game the Rockets put up are only 2.1 fewer points than the Hawks give up (118.4).Houston has a 12-8 record against the spread and a 14-6 record overall when putting up more than 118.4 points.When it scores more than 110.5 points, Atlanta is 21-15 against the spread and 21-15 overall.Houston’s record is 19-15 against the spread and 26-8 overall when it allows fewer than 117.7 points.The Rockets are the NBA’s 15th-ranked scoring team (116.3 PPG), while the Hawks rank 24th in points per game allowed (118.4) in the league.The seventh-ranked scoring NBA team (117.7 PPG) is Atlanta, while the Houston squad ranks fourth in the league defensively (110.5 PPG).The Rockets have totaled a total of 261 more points than their opponents this year (an average of 5.8 per game), while the Hawks have been out-scored by opponents on average this year (by 33 total points, 0.7 per game).Over/UnderHouston has an average implied point total of 117.4 this season, which is 3.4 points higher than its implied total in Thursday’s game (114).So far this season, Houston has put up more than 114 points 27 times.Atlanta’s average implied point total on the year (120.3 points) is 9.3 points higher than its implied total in this matchup (111 points).How to watch Rockets vs. HawksGame day: Thursday, January 29, 2026Game time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: Atlanta, GeorgiaArena: State Farm ArenaTV channel: FanDuel Sports Network SoutheastLive stream: Watch this game on FuboWatch this game on Fubo!

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.  While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.  We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site.  Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.

Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.

© 2026 sportsbookwire.usatoday.com. All rights reserved.