Houston Rockets (40-25) vs Phoenix Suns (30-35)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))
Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -3.5 -- Over/Under: 229 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Space City Home Network
The Houston Rockets play host to the Phoenix Suns at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. 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 have been struggling for form as they've lost 10 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after coming up painfully short to the Grizzlies in a 120-118 road defeat on Monday. Kevin Durant connected on seven 3-pointers to lead the way with 35 points, Devin Booker added 26 points with nine rebounds and six assists while Tyus Jones chipped in with 12 points and seven assists. As a team, the Suns shot 45 percent from the field and 20 of 38 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates to an early 16-point lead. However, they allowed the Grizzlies back into the contest and couldn't regain the lead after the Grizzlies exploded for 38 points in the third quarter.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets are starting to heat up again as they are now aiming for a fourth straight victory after routing the Magic in a 97-84 home win on Monday. Jabari Smith Jr led the team in scoring with 20 points, Dillon Brooks added 17 points, Jalen Green tallied 15 points with eight assists while Alperen Sengun chipped in with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Rockets shot just 39 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line, but this game was all about their defense as they held the Magic to just 32 percent shooting from the field. They were always in control after restricting the Magic to just 16 points in the third quarter. The Rockets will face the Mavs following this one.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 10 Wednesday night games.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last three games following a loss.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Rockets following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.7).
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.0%).
- The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint (2750) this season.
- The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (42.3) this season.
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Suns are slightly shorthanded with Monte Morris still out, while the Rockets are still missing Amen Thompson, but they are expecting to have Fred VanVleet back in action. The Suns are getting desperate for wins, but they are low on confidence after falling short to the Grizzlies in their last outing. They are now up against an improving Rockets team, who should have their floor general back on the court. You can make an argument for either side, but the Rockets have been the better team all season, and I think they represent decent value at the short line at home.
Peter’s Pick Houston -3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
