Rockets vs Hawks Picks and Prediction – 1/11/2025

The Saturday NBA schedule will tip off with a matinee between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (25-12) have won 12 of their first 18 road games and are sitting in second place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Houston erupted for 45 points during the first quarter and forced 19 turnovers during a 119-115 road victory against Memphis. 

Houston C Alperen Sengun tallied a game-high 32 points on 12-for-20 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds. Jalen Green knocked down 4-for-8 from long distance and finished with 27 points. Fred VanVleet added 22 points and four assists for the Rockets. 

The Atlanta Hawks are three games above .500 at home and are tied with Detroit for eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks (19-19) rank in the middle of the pack in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117.2 points per game. On Thursday, Atlanta was outscored by ten points during the third quarter of a 123-115 road loss against Phoenix. 

All-Star G Trae Young led six Atlanta players in double figures with 21 points (6-15 FG) and seven assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 17 points (7-11 FG) in 28 minutes off the bench. Clint Capela added ten points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who connected on 15-for-32 from the three-point line. 

Atlanta F Jalen Johnson (shoulder) did not play during Thursday’s loss and is listed as questionable for this game. The Rockets rank third in the league in defensive efficiency and the Hawks rank 20th in that category. Take Houston to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 118-109.