Houston Rockets (33-20) vs Phoenix Suns (26-27)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))
Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -6.5 -- Over/Under: 223 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Nuggets and Grizzlies, and they play the Spurs, Bulls, and Raptors next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Mavs, beat the Raptors, and they play the Warriors, Timberwolves, and Jazz next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.2 points and 10.6 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Rockets have won each of their last eight Wednesday night games.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games following a win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Rockets following a home loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.9).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.2).
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.5).
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Cody Zeller. Alperen Sengun is questionable with a back injury.
The Suns will be without Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and Bradley Beal.
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Phoenix Suns have lost five of their last six games, are still without Beal, and they're on the end of a back-to-back. The Rockets should be favored. However, the Rockets have cooled off drastically these last couple of weeks and have losses in six of their last seven games. The Rockets have scored 105 or fewer points in four of their last six games. The underdog has covered five of the last six games between the Rockets and Suns. This line is showing the Rockets a little too much respect given their current form. I'll take a shot with the Suns and the points, even if they're the worst cover team in the NBA.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns +6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
