The Atlanta Hawks (40-31) are heavy, 11-point favorites as they attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Houston Rockets (17-54) on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at State Farm Arena. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on SportsNet SW. The over/under for the matchup is set at 233.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | -11 | -110 | -110 | 233.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- Atlanta's games this season have gone over the point total for Sunday's matchup over/under (233.5 points) in 35.2% of opportunities (25 out of 71 matchups).
- In 35.2% of Houston's games this season (25 of 71), the total points scored was more than Sunday's 233.5-point over/under.
- The Hawks average 113.5 points per game against the Rockets' 109, amounting to 11.0 points under the game's total of 233.5.
- These two teams surrender a combined 228.2 points per game, 5.3 points less than this contest's over/under.
- This season the average total for Hawks games is 225.2 points, 8.3 fewer than the over/under of 233.5 points for this contest.
- A difference of 7.9 points separates this contest's over/under (233.5 points) and the average total points bet in Rockets' games (225.6 points) this season.
Hawks Betting Data
- Atlanta has a winning record against the spread this year, going 36-33 ATS.
- The Hawks have not fared well as an 11-point favorite, going 1-2 against the spread when favored by at least 11 points.
- Atlanta routinely does not hit the over, only eclipsing the point total in 32 of 69 games (46.4%).
Hawks Key Players
- Trae Young leads the Hawks in scoring (25.5 points per game) and assisting (9.4 assists per game).
- Atlanta's rebounding leader is Clint Capela, who grabs 14.3 per game.
- The Hawks are led by Bogdan Bogdanovic from beyond the arc. He hits 3.3 shots from deep per game.
- Atlanta's blocks leader is Capela, who collects 2.0 per game. Cam Reddish leads the team averaging 1.3 steals an outing.
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Hawks Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Hawks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2021 | Magic | 116-93 ATL | Yes | Home | -22.5 | 211.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/12/2021 | Wizards | 120-116 ATL | Yes | Home | -3.5 | 231.5 | -200 | 165 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/10/2021 | Wizards | 125-124 ATL | Yes | Home | -7.5 | 240.5 | -1200 | 750 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/6/2021 | Pacers | 133-126 IND | No | Away | +4.5 | 253.5 | 200 | -250 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/5/2021 | Suns | 135-103 ATL | Yes | Home | -4.5 | 247.5 | -250 | 200 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 5-5 | 4-6-0 | 225.9 | 112.6 | 113.3 | +4.4 | 37.6% |
Hawks Injuries
Hawks: Kevin Huerter: Day To Day (Ankle), Cam Reddish: Out (Achilles), Onyeka Okongwu: Day To Day (Shoulder), Tony Snell: Day To Day (Achilles)
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Rockets Betting Data
- Houston has covered the spread in fewer than half of its outings, going 26-39 ATS.
- Houston and its opponents have hit the over in less than half of their matchups this year -- 31 of 65 (47.7%).
Rockets Key Players
- Christian Wood holds the top spot on the Rockets leaderboards for both scoring and rebounding with 21.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
- John Wall's assist statline leads Houston; he racks up 6.9 assists per game.
- Armoni Brooks makes 2.8 three-pointers per game, the most on the Rockets.
- Houston's leader in steals is Jae'Sean Tate with 1.2 per game, and its leader in blocks is Wood with 1.2 per game.
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Rockets Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Rockets Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2021 | Clippers | 122-115 HOU | Yes | Home | -2.5 | 254.5 | -145 | 120 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/12/2021 | Lakers | 124-122 LAL | No | Away | +1.5 | 253.5 | 400 | -550 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 5/10/2021 | Trail Blazers | 140-129 POR | No | Away | +19.5 | 258.5 | 3300 | -10000 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/8/2021 | Jazz | 124-116 UTA | No | Away | +19.5 | 238.5 | 1450 | -5000 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/7/2021 | Bucks | 141-133 MIL | No | Away | +18.5 | 244.5 | 3000 | -10000 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-8 | 5-5 | 7-3-0 | 243.5 | 117.1 | 126.4 | -1.2 | 39.5% |
Rockets Injuries
Rockets: Christian Wood: Out (Ankle), David Nwaba: Out (Wrist), Dante Exum: Out (Calf), Eric Gordon: Out (Groin), Khyri Thomas: Out (Achilles), Avery Bradley: Out (Personal), Danuel House Jr.: Out (Ankle), Sterling Brown: Out (Knee), John Wall: Out For Season (Hamstring), Kevin Porter Jr.: Out (Ankle)
