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The Atlanta Hawks<\/a> (38-31) and Houston Rockets<\/a> (41-27) meet Friday at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET. (NBA TV). Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Rockets lead 1-0, a 104-86 road win Jan. 29<\/p>\n The Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 Wednesday, covering as an 8.5-point road favorite with the Over (239.5) cashing. Atlanta is the hottest team in the NBA, winning 11 straight and covering in 10 of those. It is 37-32 against the spread (ATS).<\/p>\n The Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 124-116 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 2-point home favorite as the Over (222.5) hit. Houston has lost 4 of its last 6 games and is just 1-5 ATS in that span. It is 29-39 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Hawks at Rockets odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Hawks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rockets -160 (bet $160 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +3.5 (-110) | Rockets -3.5 (-110)Over\/Under (O\/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Hawks at Rockets key injuries<\/p>\n Hawks<\/p>\n F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) out<\/p>\n Rockets<\/p>\n C Steven Adams (ankle) outG Jae’Sean Tate (knee) outG Fred VanVleet (knee) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hawks at Rockets picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Rockets 114, Hawks 112<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n While the Hawks (+135) might look enticing here, most of their recent win streak has come at home, and they may struggle against a quality Rockets (-160) team on the road.<\/p>\n BET HAWKS +3.5 (-110).<\/p>\n The Hawks, tied for the sixth spot in the East, are on fire, and they have covered in 3 straight games on the road. Atlanta has gone 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games as an underdog as well.<\/p>\n The Rockets, who sit fifth in the Western Conference, have had some recent shortcomings. They are a talented roster, but have scored 107 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games and are 0-4 ATS in those.<\/p>\n BET UNDER 228.5 (-115).<\/p>\n Both defenses have been playing at a high level as of late, suggesting the Under is the better wager.<\/p>\n The Rockets are 1-4 O\/U in their last 5 games and have allowed more than 105 points in just 2 of those contests. 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