Who’s Playing
Atlanta @ Houston
Current Records: Atlanta 11-7; Houston 3-14
What to Know
This Friday, the Houston Rockets are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 116 points per matchup. They will take on the Atlanta Hawks at 8 p.m. ET Friday at Toyota Center after having had a few days off. Atlanta should still be feeling good after a win, while the Rockets will be looking to regain their footing.
Houston came up short against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, falling 127-120. Point guard Kevin Porter put forth a good effort for the losing side as he shot 5-for-11 from beyond the arc and finished with 30 points, six assists and five rebounds.
As for Atlanta, they have more to be thankful for after their game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Atlanta beat Sacramento 115-106. It was another big night for the Hawks’ point guard Trae Young, who had 35 points and seven assists.
The Rockets are expected to lose this next one by 7.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Houston, who are 7-8-2 against the spread.
Houston came up short against Atlanta in the teams’ previous meeting in October, falling 117-107. Can Houston avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll soon find out.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
- TV: ATTSN Southwest
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $16.00
Odds
The Hawks are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 7-point favorite.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
Atlanta have won five out of their last 15 games against Houston.
- Oct 19, 2022 – Atlanta 117 vs. Houston 107
- Apr 10, 2022 – Atlanta 130 vs. Houston 114
- Dec 13, 2021 – Houston 0 vs. Atlanta 0
- May 16, 2021 – Atlanta 124 vs. Houston 95
- Mar 16, 2021 – Atlanta 0 vs. Houston 0
- Jan 08, 2020 – Houston 0 vs. Atlanta 0
- Nov 30, 2019 – Atlanta 0 vs. Houston 0
- Mar 19, 2019 – Houston 121 vs. Atlanta 105
- Feb 25, 2019 – Houston 119 vs. Atlanta 111
- Mar 25, 2018 – Houston 118 vs. Atlanta 99
- Nov 03, 2017 – Houston 119 vs. Atlanta 104
- Feb 02, 2017 – Atlanta 113 vs. Houston 108
- Nov 05, 2016 – Atlanta 112 vs. Houston 97
- Mar 19, 2016 – Houston 0 vs. Atlanta 0
- Dec 29, 2015 – Atlanta 0 vs. Houston 0
