Phoenix Suns (30-35) vs. Houston Rockets (40-25)
March 12, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -4.5; Over/Under: 229
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The Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets meet Wednesday 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 lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Mavericks, and they play the Kings, Lakers, and Raptors next. The Suns split their last six games and are now 2.5 games out of a play-in spot.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.3 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Pelicans and Magic, and they play the Mavs, Bulls, and 76ers next. The Rockets look to win four straight games for the first time since January 22-28.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.3 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 14 games as road underdogs.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 10 Wednesday games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last four games.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won five of their last nine games as road underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.4).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (7.1).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.1).
Rockets vs Suns Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson.
Monte Morris is doubtful for the Suns due to a back injury.
Rockets vs Suns Prediction
The Rockets are the more consistent team, and they’re 22-10 SU at home. I’ve been fading the Suns all year and for good reason, as they’re 25-39-1 ATS on the season. However, the Suns have put together a decent week which includes a win over the Mavs, and competitive games against the Grizzlies and Nuggets. The Suns are still a talented bunch, and it seems like they’re still interested in trying to sneak into the play-in game. The Rockets are a young bunch that still has issues finishing its food at times. The underdog has covered six of the last seven games between the Rockets and Suns. I’ll take a shot with the road dog.
