Monday, 7:30 PM CT, Houston. The Rockets are favored at home against Atlanta. Lay the favorite and keep it simple.

Houston opens the week at home against Atlanta, and the market has the Rockets as the clear favorite.

The home team laying a price like this is the side when the matchup sets up clean. Take Houston to win the game outright, no points involved.

Betting angle

Line: Rockets ML vs Hawks, -190
Tipoff: Monday 7:30 PM CT, Houston
Payout: $10 returns $15

Rockets ML (-190). The favorite at home, straight up. A $10 ticket returns $15.

Watch Monday at 7:30 PM CT from Houston.

Rockets vs Hawks: Take Houston Straight Up at Home