The Phoenix Suns (35-24) host the Houston Rockets (25-34) on Saturday night. Phoenix knows that they can’t overlook the Houston Rockets. They are not likely to anyway in a tight race in the Western Conference. Especially as the Rockets beat them earlier in the year, they know to be aware of a potential letdown loss. However, Phoenix controls the regular season series with a two-to-one lead so far. But their aspirations will not rest on a game like today. Instead, they know they need to play better in order to make a potential playoff push.
On the other hand, Houston is a team that often plays better than what their record indicates. Especially the other night in Phoenix, the Rockets lost a close one to the Phoenix Suns 110 to 105. Moreover, they even beat the Suns on their home court not too long ago by four points. Although they have lost a lot of lopsided games they have also managed to play some teams tough. But a win tonight would be a positive step in the right direction for this Houston Rockets team.
Are the Rockets going to pull off a stunning victory over the Suns tonight?
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Phoenix | -9.5
-110 |
O 232.5
-110 |
-425 |
| Houston | +9.5
-110 |
U 232.5
-110 |
+330 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Game Details
- Fixture: Houston @ Phoenix
- Date and Time: March 2, 2024 @ 9:00 pm EST
- Location: Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona
Apex Tale of the Tape
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Phoenix Suns |
vs. |
Houston Rockets |
| 35-24 | Record | 25-34 |
| 117.4 | Points Per Game | 112.7 |
| 49.4 | FG% | 45.6 |
| 37.7 | 3PT% | 34.7 |
| 43.7 | Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 |
| 114.3 | Points Allowed Per Game | 113.1 |
| 46.4 | Defensive FG% | 46.0 |
| 36.4 | Defensive 3PT% | 34.9 |
| 76.9 | Defensive FT% | 74.6 |
| 41.5 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 1-4 |
| 101.4 | Team Pace |
101.7 |
Key Stats
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is looking to continue their current winning streak. They have won their last two games but their last loss came against the Houston Rockets. Also, Eric Gordan is listed as questionable and is a game-time decision. However, Bradley Beal also is listed as a game-time decision but he is likely to play tonight. Regardless this should be a good opportunity for Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to take over this game and provide a bulk of the scoring as they typically do for the Phoenix Suns.
Houston Rockets
Houston hopes to get another win against Phoenix as they did at home. However, in that game, Fred VanVleet went off for 23 points and chipped in five rebounds as well as 5 assists. However, Jabari Smith Jr played 41 minutes and gave 16 rebounds and 22 points toward the winning effort. Furthermore, Cam Whitmore gave a 15-point spark Off the bench and would likely need to do something similar if the Houston Rockets are going to beat the Phoenix Suns again tonight.
Game Prediction
Regardless of how the two teams have played as of late, this spread is too high. Although the Phoenix Suns are clearly a better team than the Houston Rockets, I see the visitors keeping this within single digits. But the home team will likely get the win tonight as they will look to continue their home-court defense against a good Oklahoma City Thunder team. However, there are usually concerns with the team overlooking the other in a case like this.
But considering how recently the Rockets beat these Phoenix Suns, I don’t see that happening tonight. Therefore I am picking the under only because I think it will be a close and competitive game. But I also don’t see a lot of high scoring or either team giving up before the 4th quarter or emptying their bench. While the Phoenix Suns will get the win the Houston Rockets will keep it competitive low scoring and cover.
Final Pick
Houston Rockets +9.5 and Under 232.5
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