The Atlanta Hawks will head to Texas to face the Houston Rockets on Saturday, March 21, at 12:00 AEDT.

The Hawks will be feeling confident in themselves, having gone on an impressive run recently. Before entering this game, they managed to go on a run that included an exceptional run of 10 consecutive victories.

In contrast, over the same 10-game span, the Rockets have found consistency to be a bit of an issue. They've gone 5-5 prior to their final doubleheader against the Los Angeles Lakers; still, they've already secured a playoff berth.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Rockets to win

Value bet: Hawks to cover the handicap

Long shot: Rockets to win by 1-10 points in the Big Win Little Win

Betting Preview

When looking at the makeup of this upcoming game, the Rockets appear to have been having the better rub of the green.

Over the last three games, Houston have won each of them, which includes the one time they met in this year's NBA regular season. In January, Houston won by 18 points, 104-86. Kevin Durant was the leader on the day, as he had 31 points, while Josh Okogie had a double-double.

However, it's worth noting that the Hawks weren't playing at their best at the time. Atlanta had a losing record when they had met, sitting at just under .500 for the season. Now, they are above that number and are pushing for a playoff berth themselves.

They have a winning record on the road, despite having used the 10-game recent run streak to their advantage after playing nine home games. On the road, they are 18-15 for the year. The Rockets, though, are solid at home. They are 23-9, making Houston a fortress for visiting teams.

Betting Markets to Watch

We believe the handicap line is going to offer the best value worth exploring in this game. The Hawks are in positive form, but with the Rockets boasting a strong home record, the line is likely to favour the hosts. If you're new to how to bet on the NBA, this is a great market to explore.

For this reason, we think Atlanta will offer value in the spread. They've significantly improved on where they were the last time these two teams played each other, while the win margin isn't usually as large as the 18 points that decided the game last time.

Still, we'd go with Houston in the Big Win Little Win market as a value bet. Although they can suffer blowout losses, when they win, games are usually quite tight. We think there's value in the Houston to win by 1-10 points market.

Our Prediction

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We're predicting a Houston Rockets win as a likely outcome. As noted, they have been difficult to beat at home all season, and boast a positive recent H2H against the Hawks. Atlanta have been incredible over a significant period, but this one might be too much. Still, it's why we think there's value in them covering the handicap line.

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