The matchup between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks could be one of the more entertaining games of the NBA’s first big slate of the season. Both teams can certainly score the ball, which should lead to plenty of highlights for both sides.
The Rockets are looking to be more competitive this season as their young nucleus had another high-upside player to it with Jabari Smith Jr. being selected No. 3 overall. Atlanta is looking to reach the heights that they did during the 2021 postseason when they advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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How To Watch Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks
Date: October 19th, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
TV Channel: AT&T SportsNet (HOU), Bally Sports Southeast (ATL)
Radio: KBME 790/KTRH 740, TUDN 93.3 FM (Spanish) (HOU), 92.9 FM
Injury Report For Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks
Houston Rockets Injury Report: Daishen Nix – Probable (Back Soreness), Jae’Sean Tate – Out (Left Ankle Soreness)
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Bogdan Bogdanovic – Out (Right Knee Injury Recovery)
Expected Starting Lineups For Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks
Houston Rockets Expected Starting Lineup: G Kevin Porter Jr., G Jalen Green, F Eric Gordon, F Jabari Smith, C Alperen Sengun
Atlanta Hawks Expected Starting Lineup: G Trae Young, G Dejounte Murray, F De’Andre Hunter, F John Collins, C Clint Capela
Betting Odds For Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks
Rockets vs. Hawks Spread: Hawks -9.5
Rockets vs. Hawks Over/Under Total: 234.5 Points
Rockets vs. Hawks Moneylines: Rockets +360, Hawks -480
Oddsmakers don’t believe this game will be very close but don’t count out the Rockets. They are full of young players looking to prove themselves, which could sometimes lead to some surprising results.
The NBA debut of Jabari Smith Jr. is something many people are excited about as Houston has a very promising young core.
LATEST NBA NEWS: Atlanta Hawks & Houston Rockets Updates
Across the court, the Hawks will be unveiling their new-look backcourt. They made a big acquisition in the offseason, acquiring Dejounte Murray to pair with Trae Young in the backcourt. The front office is hoping Murray is the missing piece to get the Hawks over the top.
The teams split the two games they played during the 2021-22 season, with each winning on the other’s home court.