Atlanta's scoring inside and its ball pressure are the reasons to take Hawks +5.5 in Houston. The Hawks outscored the Rockets 58-46 in the paint in Saturday's meeting.
Jalen Johnson had 26 points and 16 assists in that game and is projected to start. Aaron Wiggins added 16 points off the bench.
Atlanta also scored 23 points off Houston turnovers and 20 on fast breaks Saturday. Dyson Daniels has 13 steals and 24 deflections through three games.