Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 8:00 ET tonight, the Houston Rockets will host the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are favored by 3.5 and are 33-23 on the season, while the Rockets are 24-31 and have lost two straight.
The over/under line for this game is 230 points. The Suns are 7th in the West, while the Rockets are 12th. You can catch this game on Spac.
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Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Suns and Rockets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Rockets have the leg up at 2-1. The Rockets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 230 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across their five previous road games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 124 points per game.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Houston posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 3-7 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
- The Suns have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Suns have an O/U record of 27-29 this season, and the under has hit in their last two games. This season, their games have averaged a combined 232 points per game, which is slightly higher than today’s O/U line of 230.
In their last game, the Suns were 2.5-point underdogs against the Mavericks but lost by a score of 123-113. This dropped their ATS record for the season to 23-32, and they are 12-15 ATS on the road.
Phoenix is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 33-23. In the Pacific Division, they are 2nd. As the favorite, the Suns are 28-14 this season, and they are favored by 3.5 points today.
The Suns’ most recent game finished with a combined scoring total of 236 points, which was well below the O/U line of 244.5. This improved their season record to 27-29.
Heading into tonight’s game against the Rockets, the Suns are 12th in the NBA in scoring at 117.5 points per game. Interestingly, their scoring average is nearly identical on the road (117.4) compared to at home (117.6). So far this season, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.4% of their games.
When it comes to pace, the Suns are 15th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Phoenix is 3rd in the NBA at 49%. They are also 3rd in true shooting percentage.
One area where the Suns have struggled is three-point shooting. They are 26th in the league in three-point attempts and 22nd in made threes. However, Phoenix is 7th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. From inside the arc, the Suns are 7th in two-point shooting percentage.
At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 15th in the NBA, permitting 114.5 points per game. Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.1 turnovers per game, which is 27th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.
Houston is currently 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-31. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place. The Rockets have lost their last two games and are 5.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the West.
This season, the Rockets have gone 28-26 against the spread, including a 19-9 record at home. As the underdog, they are 10-26 straight-up and 16-19 vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 3.5 points at home.
In Rockets games this season, the average over/under line is 224.3, and their games have averaged 226.2 points. The team’s O/U record for the season is 26-29, and their last two games have gone over the posted totals.
Houston’s last game was a 127-105 loss to the Pelicans. The Rockets were 6.5-point underdogs in that game and failed to cover the spread. The O/U line for the game was 227 points.
At home this season, the Rockets are averaging 115.2 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 113.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Houston is 25th in the league at 46%.
So far, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.2% of their games. They are 13th in pace at 99.3 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, Houston is 28th in the NBA at 35%.
When it comes to two-point field goals, the Rockets are 25th in percentage at 52%. Overall, they are 26th in true shooting percentage. In terms of assists, Houston is 26th in the NBA at 24.9 per game.
The Rockets’ defense is presently ranked 10th in the league, allowing an average of 113.0 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Rockets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.2% and 34.5% from three-point territory.
Despite being 3.5 point underdogs, we predict the Rockets to come out on top with a final score of 125-124.
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- We like the Rockets on the moneyline (+135)
- The Rockets are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Projecting a combined 249 points, we like the over
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Hamstring – Out
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
