Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 23/02/2024, 06:20  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Phoenix Suns will travel to the Footprint Center to face the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The hosts are 33-23 and seventh in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 24-31 and 11th in the Conference standings. 

The Phoenix Suns have recently enjoyed a good streak, winning five of their last seven games. However, they are looking to recover from a setback after their two-game win streak was stopped by the Mavericks in a 123-113 road loss last night. Devin Booker was the standout performer for the Suns, scoring 35 points and dishing out eight assists, while Kevin Durant chipped in with 23 points. The Suns are currently ranked 12th in the league in scoring, averaging 117.5 points per game, while the Rockets are ninth with an average of 113 points per game. Phoenix is shooting at a 49.9% rate from the field and 37.8% from three-point range. Defensively, however, they have been struggling, allowing an average of 115.2 points per game over their last five matches and 114.3 points per game this season, placing them 15th in the league. Bradley Beal is a doubt for this game due to a hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been struggling, losing six of their last seven games. They will now be looking to end a two-game skid after a heavy 127-105 loss to the Pelicans last night. Ausar Thompson led the Rockets with 22 points off the bench, shooting 9 of 13, and Alperen Sengun contributed 20 points and nine rebounds. Houston ranks 21st in the NBA in offense, averaging 113.2 points per game, while Phoenix ranks 15th in defense, allowing an average of 114.5 points per game. The Rockets are shooting at a rate of 46.2% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range. Defensively, they have been conceding an average of 116 points per game over their last five matches, and this season, opponents have averaged 112.7 points per game against them, which is the 10th-best mark in the NBA. Reggie Bullock is a doubt for this game due to a back injury.