The Phoenix Suns standings (16-11) in the Western Conference has dropped significantly, as they’re now the fourth seed after being the first seed due to a four-game losing streak.
The Houston Rockets (8-18) have won two of their last three games but remain at the bottom of the West.
The Suns vs Rockets betting picks will almost certainly favor the Suns on NBA picks today.
Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets
Matchup Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 ET
- TV Channel: NBA League Pass
- Location: Houston, TX
- Arena: Toyota Center
Phoenix Suns Performance Recap and Analysis
The Suns will be missing the NBA player stats of Devin Booker, as he is ruled out for this game.
Phoenix has run into some very tough teams recently, as they lost a back to back set against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Deandre Ayton had it going though, as he put up 28 points, 12 rebounds and five assists his last time out.
Mikal Bridges added 27 points, five rebounds and three assists. Chris Paul provided six points and 11 assists.
The Suns will likely look to run their offense through Ayton and Bridges in this one, as both are more than capable of getting hot in a hurry, especially if CP3 hits them in their spots.
Key Injuries
Devin Booker (hamstring) is out.
Betting Trends to Know
Phoenix is 14-13 against the spread this season. They are 13-13-1 when it comes to over/under.
Houston Rockets Performance Recap and Analysis
The Rockets surprisingly beat the Milwaukee Bucks their last time out, as they outperformed them in a variety of NBA team stats.
Jalen Green led the way with 30 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points and seven rebounds.
Alperen Sengun provided eight points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
The combination of all three of those guys is enough to give opposing teams a scare despite their poor record, as Sengun can do a significant amount of damage in the paint and both Green and Porter Jr. are threats to create their own shots.
The Rockets’ most recent win should be factored in the Suns vs Rockets betting picks.
Key Injuries
The Rockets injury report only has Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) out.
Betting Trends to Know
Houston is 13-12-1 against the spread this season. They are also 13-13 when it comes to over/under.
Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets Odds
With these NBA matchups, there always has to be a favorite. That would be the Phoenix, as they’re favored by NBA odds today with a -6 (-110) spread.
When it comes to moneyline, the Suns have -220 odds, whereas the Rockets have +190 odds. The over/under total is 224.5 (-110).
Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets Betting Picks
Moneyline
The Rockets have all the momentum, whereas the Suns have been reeling. Take Houston on the moneyline.
NBA Pick: Rockets (+190)
Over/Under
With Devin Booker missing in action for this game, there may not be enough scoring for the Suns to put up the amount of points they’re capable of putting up. The Rockets also aren’t known much for scoring.
NBA Pick: Under 224.5 (-110)
Spread
The Rockets have a legitimate chance to win this game, so they may at least be able to take the spread.
NBA Pick: Rockets +6 (-110)
Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets Score Prediction
The Suns are in a freefall right now, which should be heavily considered in the Suns vs Rockets betting picks, especially when they’re going to be without their best player.
The Rockets are no threat by any means, but they proved that they are capable of pulling out surprising wins here and there, as evidenced by their recent win over the Bucks.
This should be one of the better games on the NBA schedule today, as this game could easily come down to a few possessions.
Expect the Rockets to hang tight in this one.
NBA Pick: Rockets +6 (-110)
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