Houston Rockets (1-11) vs Phoenix Suns (8-3)
Game Info: Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm (Toyota Center)
Betting Odds: Houston Rockets +8.5 -- Over/Under: 223 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. The Phoenix Suns look to build on their seven-game winning streak. The Houston Rockets look to snap a 10-game winning streak.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 22.1 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 14.6 points and 3.2 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Paul is dishing 11 assists. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 102.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Christian Wood is averaging 16.9 points and 11.8 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 14 points and 3.5 rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Gordon is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
The Suns are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Rockets are 15-39 ATS in their last 54 home games and 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 5-1-1 in Suns last 7 road games. The under is 9-4 in Rockets last 13 overall. The Suns are 23-9 ATS in the last 32 meetings in Houston.
The Houston Rockets continue to play rough basketball, where they're losing by an average of 7.8 points, and they're losing their last five games by an average of 9.8 points. The Phoenix Suns are playing their best ball of the season, which includes six straight covers, and they're winning their last five games by an average of 11.2 points. Thick line, but I can't side with the Rockets against some of the better teams in the league. Give me the Suns.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -8.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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