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The Atlanta Hawks (38-31) visit the Houston Rockets (41-27) after winning three straight road games. The Rockets are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Rockets vs. Hawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Rockets 117, Hawks 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-161)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 229.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-3.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Hawks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Rockets | -5.5 | 222.5 | -235 | +193 | 104-86 HOU |
| 3/25/2025 | Rockets | -8 | 235.5 | -308 | +246 | 121-114 HOU |
| 1/28/2025 | Rockets | -5 | 229 | -195 | +161 | 100-96 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston has a 29-39-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Rockets have a 19-29 record against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Houston's games have hit the over in 29 out of 69 opportunities (42%).
- This season, the Rockets have been favored 59 times and won 38, or 64.4%, of those games.
- This season, Houston has won 33 of its 48 games, or 68.8%, when favored by at least -161 on the moneyline.
Hawks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 37-32-0 against the spread this season.
- The Hawks have a 14-9 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3.5 points or more.
- Of Atlanta's 69 games with a set total, 33 have hit the over (47.8%).
- The Hawks have won 47.1% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (16-18).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer, Atlanta has a record of 9-12 (42.9%).
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Rockets vs. Hawks Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Knee),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Hawks
Hawks:
Jonathan Kuminga: Out (Knee)
Rockets vs. Hawks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, SCHN, and NBA TV
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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