The NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets will be on Sunday (1/12/2019) at 12:10PM AEDT and we take a look at the odds for both teams. The Rockets go into the game as favourites.
When: Sunday December 1st at 12:10PM AEDT
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Preview:
Houston haven’t really passed the eye test this season, yet they still sport a respectable 12-6 record. Atlanta barely resemble an NBA team with all their injuries and they enter this clash at 4-14.
The Rockets opened this one as 13.5-point favourites, getting 67% of the early action. I’m going to agree with the public in this spot and lay this gaudy number with Houston.
This is primarily due to Atlanta’s atrocious defence, primarily on the perimeter. A quick look at their starting lineup would tell you that none of these guys are NBA-calibre defenders.
This is extremely problematic against a side like Houston, where Harden and Westbrook should both enjoy field days. Clint Capela likely won’t go here, but this could actually lead to more small lineups for Houston that run Atlanta off the court.
The Rockets also enter this one with a fair bit of rest, with this clash being their only one over a 6-day period. Atlanta likely enter this one very fatigued after a gruelling OT loss in Indiana last night, with most key players getting 40+ minutes.
I don’t see how they compete with the high-scoring Rockets here, especially if Harden and Westbrook look to put on a show. 13.5 points seems like a lot, but this is the type of game that could be over relatively quickly.
Odds:
Tip: Houston Rockets at $1.07
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
