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2022 NBA Handicapping
(5-16) Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns (15-6)
Date: Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
NBA Moneyline Odds: Rockets +507 | Suns -653 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: PHX -11.5
NBA Betting Total: 229.5
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The road Rockets come into this one off a 120-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets. They entered that one as 11-point underdogs and failed to cover for the second game in a row after covering the spread three outings before that.
The home Suns come into this one off a 132-113 win over the Chicago Bulls. They entered that one as 5.5-point home favorites and covered for the second game in a row after failing to cover the previous two outings.
On the year, Houston is 10-10-1 against the spread while Phoenix is 13-8.
These two teams have faced off once this season back on Oct. 30, a 124-109 home win by the Suns.
Houston Rockets
On the year, Houston is scoring 109.8 points per contest, which puts the team in 22nd.
In terms of advanced stats, the Rockets score 106 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in 28th through about 25 percent of the regular season.
Defensively, this groups allows 116.6 points per night, putting them in 25th so far this season.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Houston gives up 114 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 28th on the year.
As of this writing, Houston lists Jae’Sean Tate as OUT.
Phoenix Suns
Devin Booker is your Western Conference Player of the Month, and it couldn’t be more timely being announced the day after he dropped a cool 51 points against the Chicago Bulls in just three quarters.
Statistically, on the year, the Suns are scoring 115.8 points per game. That number puts them in 7th across the NBA so far this season.
Looking at the advanced stats, they’re scoring 114 points per 100 possessions—a number that puts them in 3rd.
Defensively, Phoenix is giving up 108.4 points per night, which ranks 6th in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Suns give up 107.6 points per 100 possessions, putting them in 6th across the Association.
On the injury report, Phoenix lists Chris Paul as OUT for Friday’s contest alongside Cam Johnson and, as always, Jae Crowder.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Suns are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games.
- Rockets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Rockets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Free Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Prediction:
The Suns not only have the best player on the court Friday, but they’re going to have by far the better team.
Eleven and a half points is a lot for any group to cover, contender or otherwise. But the Rockets, as “decent” as they’ve been ATS at .500 on the year, are another level of team ready to lose SU on a nightly basis.
The Suns have no reason to fear the Rockets at home on Friday, and the final score should reflect that.
Give this one to Phoenix, and give it to Book’s squad in grand fashion.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: PHX -11.5
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