The Rockets will play the Hawks on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks will tip-off on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Atlanta Hawks, is currently 89.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 12-13 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Atlanta Hawks - The Atlanta Hawks come to the floor sporting a 9-13 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 11th (116.7) for average points scored per game. The Atlanta Hawks stand 7th, averaging 117.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.5 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 118.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 5-4 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Atlanta Hawks, come to the game with a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 28-16 overall record, while the Atlanta Hawks have a 23-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, mateys! The Houston Rockets face the Atlanta Hawks this Thursday...
Prepare for an epic showdown at the raucous Atlanta Hawks venue...
The Rockets stand at 28-16 while the Hawks are at 23-25...
Houston has a 5-4 division record, Atlanta at 4-3...
Review each team's performance stats, check out our preferred sportsbooks... prop bets below for this high-flying battle on the hardwood.
Best Rockets at Hawks Odds
| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Atlanta Hawks are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Atlanta Hawks are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Rockets
Hawks
1/29/26 8:10pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Atlanta Hawks underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks Prop Bets
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Rockets
Hawks
Game to Overtime
1/29/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Hawks
Team Total Points
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 108.5 o -118108.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11820.5 u -110Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u +100Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Corey Kispert
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -118Bet |
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Dyson Daniels
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13513.5 u +100Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Okogie
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -118Bet |
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Luke Kennard
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Mouhamed Gueye
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1187.5 u -110Bet |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
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Vit Krejci
Points Scored
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -10536.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -13031.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o +10524.5 u -145Bet |
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Luke Kennard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at ATL 1/29/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 40 | 25 | 0.615 | +11.0 | 22-8 | 18-17 | 6-6 | 22-19 | 114.2 | 110.0 | +4.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 35 | 31 | 0.530 | +16.5 | 17-16 | 18-15 | 7-6 | 20-21 | 117.7 | 116.9 | +0.8 | W8 | 9-1 |
Houston Rockets & Atlanta Hawks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +3500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hawks | +75000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Atlanta Hawks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.