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Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Predictions

January 5 08:00 PM (Final)
SCHN Toyota Center
Phoenix Suns
 97 100
Houston Rockets
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MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Rockets and Suns have a long-standing rivalry that dates back decades, often characterized by contrasting styles. Houston has historically leaned on an up-tempo, perimeter-oriented offense, while Phoenix has blended speed with a more balanced approach, often emphasizing ball movement and shooting. In their historical matchups, the Rockets tend to exploit their three-point shooting prowess against the Suns’ defense, which has sometimes struggled to contain outside shooting. Conversely, Phoenix often capitalizes on their home court advantage, where the fast pace can create mismatches against Houston’s defense, especially in high-scoring affairs. Travel distance plays a role here too; the Rockets face a long trip to Phoenix, which can impact their performance. Given these teams’ histories, betting trends suggest that the Suns often perform well at home against the Rockets, especially when they can dictate the tempo. This matchup’s dynamics favor a high-scoring game, making it a classic for bettors to watch closely.
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Phoenix Suns
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+8.5
Houston Rockets
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-8.0
Final Score
97
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100
Confidence Level: 72.1%

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HOUSTON ROCKETS VS PHOENIX SUNS MONEYLINE

When the Rockets and Suns face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles. Houston’s always been about that high-octane offense, relying on perimeter shooting and spacing, while Phoenix has leaned into a more balanced approach, mixing up their attack with solid playmaking and defense. Historically, this matchup has seen the line shift based on where they’re playing, with the Suns often benefiting from home court, but the Rockets’ ability to light it up from deep can flip the script in any arena.See Game Picks

HOUSTON ROCKETS VS PHOENIX SUNS POINT SPREAD

When the Rockets and Suns clash, you’re looking at a matchup of contrasting styles. Houston’s historically been about that high-octane offense, relying on threes and spacing, while Phoenix leans towards a more balanced game with strong playmaking and mid-range efficiency. In terms of betting, the Rockets often find their way to cover when they’re getting points, especially given their tendency to push the pace against a Suns team that can sometimes struggle with defensive consistency. The travel from Houston to Phoenix isn’t grueling, but the familiarity between these division rivals always adds an edge to the spread, making it a matchup worth keeping an eye on.See Game Picks

HOUSTON ROCKETS VS PHOENIX SUNS OVER/UNDER

When the Rockets and Suns face off, you’re looking at a classic clash of styles. Houston’s run-and-gun offense tends to push totals up, especially when they get hot from beyond the arc, while Phoenix has historically leaned towards a more balanced approach, often controlling the pace to keep games tighter. Over the years, this matchup has seen totals fluctuate, with the Rockets’ explosive scoring ability often driving the line higher, but when the Suns impose their tempo, it can lead to lower-scoring affairs, making it a fascinating over/under dynamic.See Game Picks

TRENDS

PHO Logo  PHO HOU Logo  HOU
44-36
All
51-23
24-16
Home
29-10
20-20
Away
22-13
29-11
as Fav
48-19
15-25
as Dog
3-4
46-32
ATS
35-39
22-17
ATS Home
17-22
24-15
ATS Away
18-17
35-44
O/U
32-42
14-25
O/U Home
14-25
21-19
O/U Away
18-17
RESULT
LOSE 131-122
OPPONENT
Thunder logo OKC Oklahoma City Thunder
DATE
04/27
SPREAD
+11.5
O/U
o213.5
RESULT
LOSE 121-109
OPPONENT
Thunder logo OKC Oklahoma City Thunder
DATE
04/25
SPREAD
+9.5
O/U
o214.5
RESULT
LOSE 107-120
OPPONENT
Thunder logo OKC Oklahoma City Thunder
DATE
04/22
SPREAD
+19.5
O/U
o212.5
RESULT
LOSE 84-119
OPPONENT
Thunder logo OKC Oklahoma City Thunder
DATE
04/19
SPREAD
+13.5
O/U
u216.0
RESULT
WIN 96-111
OPPONENT
Warriors logo GS Golden State Warriors
DATE
04/17
SPREAD
-2.0
O/U
u218.0
RESULT
LOSE 98-78
OPPONENT
Lakers logo LAL Los Angeles Lakers
DATE
05/01
SPREAD
-3.5
O/U
u206.5
RESULT
WIN 99-93
OPPONENT
Lakers logo LAL Los Angeles Lakers
DATE
04/29
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
u206.5
RESULT
WIN 96-115
OPPONENT
Lakers logo LAL Los Angeles Lakers
DATE
04/26
SPREAD
-4.5
O/U
o207.5
RESULT
LOSE 94-101
OPPONENT
Lakers logo LAL Los Angeles Lakers
DATE
04/21
SPREAD
-4.5
O/U
u205.5
RESULT
LOSE 98-107
OPPONENT
Lakers logo LAL Los Angeles Lakers
DATE
04/18
SPREAD
-5.0
O/U
u206.0
WHO WON
Suns logo PHO
RESULT
129-113
DATE
12/27
WHO WON
Rockets logo HOU
RESULT
110-114
DATE
02/23
WHO WON
Suns logo PHO
RESULT
105-110
DATE
02/29
WHO WON
Rockets logo HOU
RESULT
118-109
DATE
03/02
WHO WON
Rockets logo HOU
RESULT
111-119
DATE
02/12

BOX SCORE: NBA TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

PHO Logo PHO HOU Logo HOU
97.00
Points per Game
100.00
45.50
Field Goal Percentage
47.90
53.30
2-Point Field Goal Percentage
54.00
36.10
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
36.40
78.10
Free Throw Percentage
76.30
11.00
Offensive Rebounds
15.00
29.00
Defensive Rebounds
36.00
23.00
Assists per Game
20.00
0.00
Blocked Shots
1.00
10.00
Turnovers
14.00
STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
C. Anthony PG
42.40
6.69
2.49
3.46
T. Maledon PG
28.60
3.47
1.41
1.65
D. Lee SG
36.50
3.32
0.80
0.44
J. Butler SG
47.10
15.50
3.25
4.25
D. Booker SG
44.60
27.00
0.00
3.00
D. Duke Jr. SG
28.60
1.67
1.33
1.67
J. Goodwin PG
54.50
11.00
1.00
2.00
C. Gillespie PG
42.90
11.00
6.00
4.00
J. Bouyea SG
50.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
K. Brea SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Green SG
45.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
S. Lee PG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
D. Baugh SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
D. Brooks SF
45.00
15.00
4.00
2.00
R. O'Neale PF
53.30
15.00
6.00
3.00
O. Ighodaro PF
56.20
9.00
8.00
2.00
G. Allen SF
46.20
0.00
3.00
6.00
H. Highsmith SF
0.00
0.00
1.33
0.67
R. Dunn SF
14.30
5.00
1.00
0.00
A. Coffey PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
R. Fleming SF
60.00
0.00
3.00
0.00
N. Hayes-Davis SF
32.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
I. Livers SF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
C. Huntley PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
B. Bol C
52.50
6.78
2.89
0.61
M. Williams C
66.70
4.00
8.00
1.00
K. Maluach C
44.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
U. Azubuike C
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
Cole Anthony
POS
PG
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Not With Team
Notes
Anthony is not with the team and will not take the court for the Suns.
Bol Bol
POS
C
STATUS
Questionable
INJURY
Foot
Notes
Bol is dealing with a right foot sprain and is uncertain to take the court for the Suns.
Damion Lee
POS
SG
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Knee
Notes
Lee is recovering from right knee meniscus surgery and is expected to miss an extended period of time for the 2023-24 season.
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STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
A. Thompson SG
48.80
17.00
7.00
6.00
R. Sheppard PG
30.70
11.00
3.00
2.00
A. Holiday PG
27.30
4.00
0.00
0.00
J. Okogie SG
44.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Davison PG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
T. Newton PG
44.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
F. VanVleet PG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. McVeigh SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
K. Harris SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
R. Bullock SF
41.50
2.18
1.66
0.34
K. Durant PF
58.30
26.00
10.00
4.00
J. Smith Jr. PF
38.80
17.00
7.00
3.00
C. Matthews PF
100.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
T. Eason SF
47.70
12.00
8.00
2.00
J. Samuels Jr. PF
40.00
6.50
1.50
0.50
D. Finney-Smith PF
14.30
3.00
4.00
1.00
I. Crawford SF
41.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Green PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Tate SF
30.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
B. Marjanovic C
52.90
3.21
2.29
0.43
S. Adams C
0.00
8.00
11.00
2.00
C. Capela C
37.50
2.00
1.00
0.00
A. Sengün C
46.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
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