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Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Rockets Poised for Victory Against Struggling Suns

The Phoenix Suns will be looking to end their three-game road losing streak as they take on the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday night. The Suns, with a record of 26-26, are coming off a loss to Denver, while the Rockets, with a record of 33-20, are coming off a win over Toronto. Phoenix has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Houston. The Rockets are currently favored to win by 6.5 points according to the opening line. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Phoenix vs. Houston matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Suns +210 | Rockets -250
• Spread: Suns +6.5 (-110) | Rockets -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 223 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 71%.

Phoenix vs Houston Stats

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a loss to the Nuggets, following a win over Utah. They have struggled on the road, losing their last three games away from home. In their last game, they scored 105 points, shooting 38.8 percent from the field and 34 percent from three-point range. Devin Booker led the team with 24 points and seven rebounds. The Suns have allowed an average of 114.8 points per game defensively. They will look to improve their defensive performance in their upcoming game. The team is currently ranked 27th in the power rankings, with a 13th ranking in offense and 20th in defense. Phoenix has a record of 26-26 for the season. They have been efficient on offense, shooting 47.34 percent from the field and 80.36 percent from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 46.27 percent of field goals and 79.03 percent of free throws. The Suns will need to improve their defense and aim for a win in their next game.

Houston Rockets Analysis

The Houston Rockets ended their six-game losing streak with a victory over the Raptors in their last game. They have won two of their last three home games and are looking to continue their momentum with a win on Wednesday. In their last game, Houston scored 94 points, making 36 percent of their field goals and 26.3 percent of their three-pointers. Dillon Brooks led the team with 19 points and seven rebounds, followed by Jalen Green with 18 points and nine rebounds, and Jeff Green with 14 points and five rebounds. Defensively, the Rockets have been solid, giving up an average of 108.7 points per game. They only allowed 87 points in their last game and will aim for a similar performance to secure another win. Steven Adams (Ankle) and Tari Eason (Leg) are questionable for their upcoming game. The Rockets have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked 14th for offense, averaging 113.25 points per game. They have a strong defensive ranking of 6, allowing an average of 109.08 points per game. In their last three matchups against Phoenix, Houston went 2-1 (3-0 ATS). Offensively, the Rockets have a field goal percentage of 44.78%, three-point percentage of 34.20%, and free throw percentage of 75.47%. They also average 47.77 rebounds per game and 22.56 offensive assists. On defense, Houston allows a field goal percentage of 45.55%, three-point percentage of 36.03%, and free throw percentage of 74.89%. They average 42.79 defensive rebounds and 22.71 defensive assists per game.

Houston Rockets poised for victory against struggling Phoenix Suns in upcoming game

The Houston Rockets have emerged victorious in two out of their last three home games, while the Phoenix Suns have suffered losses in their past three road games. Houston is expected to have the upper hand in the upcoming game due to their strong shooting performance, converting over 44 percent of their shots at home compared to the Suns' 43 percent accuracy in their recent games. The Rockets exhibit effective ball movement by finding open opportunities and excel in rebounding, securing more than 13 offensive rebounds per game. Furthermore, they have minimized turnovers in their recent outings, reducing the chances of conceding easy scoring opportunities. Conversely, the Suns' defensive capabilities have faltered, allowing an average of over 129 points per game in their recent matches. Thus, it is anticipated that the Suns will struggle to contain the Rockets' offense. Based on these factors, it is advisable to support the Rockets in covering the spread.

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