The Phoenix Suns (16-11) play the 3rd game of their 4-game road trip Tuesday against the Houston Rockets (8-18). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at Toyota Center (NBATV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns have lost the 1st 2 games of their road trip — both to the New Orleans Pelicans — and have lost 4 straight overall. They lost 129-124 in overtime Sunday to the Pelicans as 3.5-point underdogs.
The Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-92 at home Sunday as 10-point underdogs. They have won 5 of their last 10 games.
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Suns at Rockets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:21 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Rockets +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -6.5 (+100) | Rockets +6.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Rockets key injuries
Suns
- G Devin Booker (hamstring) out
- F Jae Crowder (not with team) out
- F Cam Johnson (knee) out
- G Duane Washington Jr. (hip) out
Rockets
- F Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 118, Rockets 110
Moneyline
The Suns have lost 4 straight games, their longest losing streak of the year, and will be without Booker. These teams have split their 2 previous matchups this season with the Rockets beating the Suns 122-121 in Phoenix Dec. 2.
The Rockets have only won consecutive games once this season.
With their recent losses, expect the Suns to come out focused and determined. But PASS on the moneyline. The cost isn’t worth the action on the Suns.
Against the spread
The Suns are only 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Rockets have covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games. However, they have only covered the spread in 2 of their 11 straight-up losses.
BET SUNS -6.5 (+100).
Over/Under
The last 2 matchups between both teams this season had totals of 243 and 233.
The Rockets have allowed 118 or more points in 6 of their last 7 games.
The Suns have had the Over hit in 6 of their last 8 games.
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
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