The Houston Rockets (14-7) host the Phoenix Suns (10-11) Saturday with tip-off coming just after 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center. We analyze the Suns-Rockets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Suns at Rockets: Key injuries
Suns
- C Aron Baynes (calf) doubtful
Rockets
- SG Eric Gordon (knee) out
- SF Gerald Green (foot) out
- C Nene Hilario (hip) out
Suns at Rockets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Rockets 123, Suns 108
Moneyline (ML)
The Suns have won just three of their last 10 games and are 5-4 on the road this season. The Rockets have won eight of their 10 home games. Houston (-556) would be the pick, but it’s far too chalky with a $10 wager on the Rockets to win outright returning a profit of $1.80.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Houston is 6-4 ATS at home and comes in 1.9 points per game above the cover line. Even with James Harden getting banged up late Thursday, there is little worry as he practiced with no setbacks Friday.
Slightly lean toward HOUSTON (-10.5, -105) to win by 11 or more points. It delivers a $9.52 profit on a $10 bet.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is set at 239.5 (Over: -115, Under: -105). Houston averages 120.8 points per game and Phoenix allows 114.1 per contest. The Rockets rank third at 104.7 possessions per game and the Suns are 11th at 102.3. This is one to AVOID.
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