Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions
Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions
The Phoenix Suns (26-27) visit the Houston Rockets (33-20) Wednesday for their final game before the All-Star break. Tip-off from Toyota Center is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Suns vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2
The Suns have lost 2 straight and 5 of their last 6. They fell below .500 for the first time since Jan. 14 with a 119-112 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday as 3.5-point underdogs. F Kevin Durant (34 points) became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points.
The Rockets snapped a 6-game skid with a 94-87 home win over the Toronto Raptors Sunday, failing to cover as 8.5-point favorites.
Suns at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML) : Suns +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Rockets -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
: Suns +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Rockets -275 (bet $275 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS) : Suns +6.5 (-110) | Rockets -6.5 (-110)
: Suns +6.5 (-110) | Rockets -6.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Suns at Rockets key injuries
Suns
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Tuesday's game)
G Grayson Allen (knee) available
(knee) available G Bradley Beal (toe) out
(toe) out F Cody Martin (hernia) out
(hernia) out G Vasilije Micic (ankle) out
Rockets
C Alperen Sengun (back) questionable
(back) questionable F Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) out
(hand) out G Fred VanVleet (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Suns at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 118, Suns 108
The Suns have been bad as underdogs, going 4-15 when catching points. They are only 10-16 on the road this season, while Houston is 16-8 at home.
Phoenix's opponents have scored 119 or more in 6 straight games.
And while Houston did lose 6 games in a row, only 1 of those losses was at home.
The Rockets should pick up the win, but -275 odds are not worth wagering. Go with the spread.
PASS.
The Suns have not covered the spread in a loss since Dec. 28 in a 4-point setback to Golden State as 7-point underdogs.
But the Rockets have not covered the spread in their last 2 wins and are only 9-11 ATS as home favorites this season.
Phoenix is only 2-7-1 ATS playing on no rest, and the Rockets are 7-4 ATS with a rest advantage. So, even with the Rockets' recent struggles, trends say to take them to cover.
BET ROCKETS -6.5 (-110).
The Suns have had 8 consecutive games with totals higher than 224, allowing an average of 122.8 points per game.
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
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