Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Jess Root | Staff Writer

The Houston Rockets (25-33) face the Phoenix Suns (34-24) Thursday. Tip-off from Footprint Center is at 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rockets vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Rockets have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Their only win was a 114-110 home victory over the Suns Feb. 23. They are coming off back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder, most recently a 112-95 decision on the road Tuesday, failing to cover as 10-point underdogs.

The Suns are 2-2 since the All-Star break. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-113 at home Sunday, covering as 3.5-point favorites.

Rockets at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Suns -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +8.5 (-110) | Suns -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rockets at Suns key injuries

Rockets

F Tari Eason (leg) out

Suns

G Bradley Beal (hamstring) questionable
G Eric Gordon (groin) questionable
C Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 119, Rockets 106

Moneyline

The Rockets are 5-23 in away games -- 0-8 in their last 8 -- and are tied for the fewest road wins in the league.

The Suns are 18-11 at Footprint Center and are averaging 120.4 points per game (PPG) during their current 8-game home winning streak.

With the Rockets' play on the road all season -- especially recently -- it doesn't make sense to bet them on the moneyline, and -375 odds for the Suns is just not worth it.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Suns have covered the spread in their last 9 wins. They are, though, 12-17-1 ATS at home.

The Rockets are 10-18 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in 6 straight losses and in 8 of their last 9 losing efforts. Their last 3 losses, and 4 of their last 5, have been by double digits.

BET SUNS -8.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Rockets have averaged 107.4 PPG over their last 8 outings.

The Suns have averaged 120.7 PPG in their last 10 overall and 120.4 PPG in their last 8 at home.

Unless the Suns explode for 130 points -- a total they have reached only twice in their last 10 games -- the Under should hit as the Rockets continue to struggle offensively.

BET UNDER 234.5 (-110).

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