Atlanta Hawks' (11-7) mixed win-loss record of late has left them in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Their opponents tonight, the Houston Rockets (3-14), have been considerably less fortunate this season and are now in last place in the Western Conference.
The Rockets have lost five of their past six games and are coming into tonight on a two-game losing streak. The Hawks, meanwhile, have been alternating between victory and defeat from game to game since November 10 and will need to build a more consistent streak if they are to progress through the rankings.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Match Details
Fixture: Hawks @ Rockets
Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 8:10p.m. EST
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Injury Report
On the Hawks' end, shooting guard Jarrett Culver is probable for tonight despite a bruised hip. Shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is out due to a knee injury.
On the Rockets' front, shooting guard Jalen Green is listed as probable for tonight despite his toe issues. Center Alperen Sengun is considered unlikely for tonight due to a groin injury but has not been officially ruled out. Shooting guard Josh Christopher is probable despite his shoulder pains of late. Power forward Bruno Fernando is questionable for tonight due to a knee injury. Small forward Jae'Sean Tate is out due to an ankle injury.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Betting Odds & Spreads
Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Starting 5s
Hawks - PG: Trae Young, SG: Dejounte Murray, SF: De'Andre Hunter, PF: John Collins, C: Clint Capela
Rockets - PG: Kevin Porter, SG: Jalen Green, SF: Eric Gordon, PF: Jabari Smith, C: Bruno Fernando
Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Betting Prediction
The Rockets are in dire straits right now. Not only are they at the bottom of the table, they're coming in tonight with a litany of injured players. Jae'Sean Tate's continued absence has done the team no favors. While the prospect of Bruno Fernando getting cleared for tonight is promising, it doesn't change the fact that the Rockets have struggled to gain ground at any point this season.
Despite their alarming inconsistency on the court this month, the Hawks are still coming into this game as the stronger side. Beyond Bogdan Bogdanovic's continued absence, they have mostly avoided major injuries lately and will have a stronger line-up tonight. An away-game victory for the Hawks seems very likely.
Prediction: Hawks -8 (-107)
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