The young Houston Rockets will finish out their 2021-22 season when they host Atlanta on Sunday at Toyota Center. If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you need to make the best bets at Tipico Sportsbook.
The Rockets-Hawks game tips at 2:30 p.m. CDT and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass. Atlanta will be playing for seeding and a chance to host a game in the upcoming Eastern Conference play-in tournament for the playoffs.
The Rockets are clearly underdogs, but led by Kevin Porter Jr. and rookie backcourt mate Jalen Green, they could potentially challenge Trae Young and the Hawks. Houston has covered the spread in its last three games versus teams that will play beyond the regular season (Raptors, Nets, and Timberwolves), including Friday’s near upset in Toronto.
If they lose to Atlanta (42-39), the Rockets (20-61) would secure the No. 1 positioning slot all to themselves entering the 2022 NBA draft lottery. On the other hand, should Houston win, Orlando would have a chance to tie for the league’s worst record when they face Miami later in the day.
The Rockets can lock in the worst record, which guarantees their pick won't be worse than #5, with a loss to Atlanta in the season finale on Sunday.
If they win, they can't finish worse than a tie with Orlando, which would give them a 50-50 tiebreaker shot. https://t.co/X5C7691wen
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) April 9, 2022
Houston stunned the Hawks in the previous meeting between these two teams in December 2021. However, the Rockets were led that game by veteran guards Eric Gordon and DJ Augustin, who will not be on the court Sunday. Veteran wing David Nwaba, who has not been in Houston’s rotation in recent weeks, played a key role in slowing Young.