The Atlanta Hawks look to stay hot tonight as they take on the slumping Houston Rockets, who have dropped back-to-back contests.
My Hawks vs. Rockets predictions favor Atlanta to secure yet another victory amid their 11-game winning streak.
Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, March 20.
Hawks vs Rockets prediction
Hawks vs Rockets best bet: Hawks moneyline (+135)
The Atlanta Hawks are the hottest team in the Association, and they’re emerging as a potential dark horse in the Eastern Conference. An 11-game winning streak is wild in itself, but the Hawks are also blowing out opponents lately.
They just beat the Dallas Mavericks by 15 points and the Orlando Magic by 12 points. Atlanta is 19-15 on the road, and while they’ve lost three straight to the Houston Rockets, the hosts have dropped two straight and aren't in good shape right now.
Hawks vs Rockets same-game parlay
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is having quite the campaign. He’s averaging 20.3 PPG, and in March so far, and 24 ppg on the season. He’s a big reason for this winning run.
The Canadian has cashed the Over in three straight, and he even erupted for 41 points on Monday against Orlando.
Jalen Johnson is an elite player in all aspects, and his playmaking cannot be overlooked. The Duke product is averaging 8.1 dimes, which ranks fourth in the NBA.
He’s hit the Over in assists in four consecutive appearances, and he’s averaging 7.8 dimes on the road in 2025-26.
Hawks vs Rockets SGP
- Hawks moneyline
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 18.5 points
- Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: McCollum Matters!
CJ McCollum is averaging 18.4 PPG since coming over to the Hawks. He’s cashed the Over in two of his last three, and just balled out for 24 on Wednesday against Dallas.
The Rockets’ stars haven’t been playing great lately, but Jabari Smith Jr. is still doing his part. The youngster has hit the Over in points in three straight outings, and he’s cashed the Over in two of his previous four home games as well.
Hawks vs Rockets SGP
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 18.5 points
- Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists
- CJ McCollum Over 17.5 points
- Jabari Smith Jr Over 16.5 points
Hawks vs Rockets odds
- Spread: Hawks +3.5 (-110) | Rockets -3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Hawks +135 | Rockets -160
- Over/Under: Over 228 (-110) | Under 228 (-110)
Hawks vs Rockets betting trend to know
The Atlanta Hawks have hit the moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+13.55 Units / 17% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Hawks vs. Rockets.
How to watch Hawks vs Rockets
| Location | Toyota Center, Houston, TX |
| Date | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN SE-ATL, SCHN |
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