The Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets meet Monday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Kings and Thunder, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Suns have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 115.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.7 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.4 points and 3.1 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Green is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Nets, lost to the Mavericks, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Rockets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 120 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.7 points and 5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.8 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Rockets have won each of their last eight home games after losing as favorites.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 15 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Suns teams that held a winning record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last six night games.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last three games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Rockets’ last nine games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last five games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Rockets vs Suns Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun. Steven Adams is questionable.
The Suns will be without Jalen Green, while Grayson Allen is questionable.
Rockets vs Suns Prediction
The Rockets are rested and at home, and they’ve won 6 straight games against the Suns, while covering 5 of those games. The Suns are not only on the end of a back to back, but they’re coming off an emotional, last second comeback. A real letdown spot for the Suns. However, the Suns keep winning games, and they’re now 23-11-1 ATS on the season.
Like we did yesterday, you almost have to keep backing the Suns as long as the tickets keep cashing. Oddsmakers clearly don’t believe in the Suns, but we’re to the point we’re it may be OK to say maybe this is a good team? The Rockets will be without one of their best players in Sengun. Give me the Suns and the points.