Suns vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks and Player Prop Pick
Teams will meet for the second time when the Phoenix Suns visit the Houston Rockets on Friday. Both will be on the backend of a back-to-back as the NBA is returning from the All-Star break. B suffered double-digit losses upon their return.
However, Phoenix had won three of its last four prior to the break and handily defeated the Rockets the first time they met. Despite being on the road, NBA expert picks have the Suns favored to bounce back and grab the win over Houston.
Suns vs Rockets Game Information
1. Game: Suns (33-23) vs Rockets (24-31)
2. Start time: 8 p.m. ET
3. Day Game: Friday, Feb. 23
4. Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
5. Suns vs Rockets Live Stream:NBA Game Pass
The Phoenix Suns hope to grab their second win over the Houston Rockets when the two clash Friday at Toyota Center. NBA betting lines favor the Suns by 4 1/2 points, with the sportsbook setting the total at 233½ points.
Suns vs Rockets Odds and Spreads
Suns vs Rockets Betting Trends
1. Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
2. Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
3. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
4. Rockets are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
5. Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater.
6. The Suns have an ATS record of 25-31-0 this season.
7. When the spread is set as 3.5 or more this season, Phoenix (13-20) covers at 39.4% when it is the favorite.
8. The Suns are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games and have covered the spread in their last 8 victories.
Suns vs Rockets Pick ATS: Phoenix Suns -4 1/2 (-110)
Despite Bradley Beal likely sitting for Phoenix and the Rockets getting home court, the Suns should still be able to cover the spread.
Phoenix is the stronger team, with its offense one of the best in the league. The Suns are 12th in the NBA averaging 117.5 points a game while their 49.8% field-goal percentage is third, and in their last five games, they have averaged 120 points on 50.1% shooting.
Though the Rockets are supposed to be one of the stronger defensive teams, ranking in the top 10, they have slipped recently, allowing three of their last five opponents to score over 120 points.
Houston has lost six of seven, with its offense struggling, averaging 108.4 points in those seven games. With how the Rockets have been playing, and their likely inability to keep up with Phoenix’ offense, the Suns should be able to cover the close spread.
Suns vs Rockets Player Prop Pick: Devin Booker Over 28.5 Points (-108)
With Beal expected to be sidelined for the second game in a row, Booker will have to step up with another big game for the Suns to get it done on the road. Booker had 35 points in the game prior, however Phoenix fell short to Dallas.
Booker is second on the team in scoring, averaging 27.7 points a game, and disregarding the game against Detroit in which he was ejected early, he has scored at least 29 points in three of his last four games.
He has also been stronger on the road than he has been at home, averaging 29.9 points away. In his first game against Houston, Booker scored 20 points. With Booker needing to add a little extra scoring without Beal and the Rockets’ defense struggling recently, expect him to have another big night.
Suns vs Rockets Prediction
Questions of the Day
Who leads the Suns in scoring?
Kevin Durant leads Phoenix averaging 28.1 points a game.
What is the Suns’ record on the road?
The Suns have a 15-12 record away from home.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
