The Phoenix Suns are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Houston Rockets need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets prediction.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have lost to the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Mavericks during this streak. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.5 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 30.3 points and 5.5 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.4 points and 5.4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Gordon is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Mavs and Pelicans last week, but they lost to the Pacers yesterday. The Houston Rockets are averaging 111.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.4 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 17.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. Jalen Green is the third double-digit scorer and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 8.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game. The Rockets will continue with their home stand after this game and take on the 76ers.
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets prediction
On paper the Phoenix Suns should win this game, but we've been saying that about them all year and here they are with a 13-15 record and losses in 7 of their last 10 games. The Suns are a complete mess, and there's been rumblings that Durant isn't exactly thrilled with the way things are playing out. Possible trade rumors are next? I'm not getting the warm and fuzzy feeling from the Suns, and I'm not thrilled to back them in the favorite role. The Houston Rockets played last night, but they're still tough defensively, and they're one of the best covering teams in the league. Give me the free bucket with the Rockets in a game they could easily win outright because the Suns are a joke.
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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