Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/13/2022

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Venue:  Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Where to Watch:  BSAZ

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns -5, Rockets +5; Over/Under:  226 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns -5.5, Rockets +5.5; Over/Under:  226 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns -5, Rockets +5; Over/Under:  226 points

 

Phoenix Suns:  16-11 (1st place, Pacific Division)

Houston Rockets:  8-18 (5th place, Southwest Division)

 

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Phoenix Suns:  5-5 last 10

Houston Rockets:  5-5 last 10

 

The Suns are coming into this game with a 16-11 record overall and they are 4-8 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Dallas Mavericks, the Boston Celtics, and the New Orleans Pelicans in their last 2 games. Deandre Ayton led the team in points in that game with 28 while Mikal Bridges was next on the team with 27 points. Chris Paul led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Deandre Ayton led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 46.7% from the field, 34.2% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.3 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 14-13 this season and their O/U record is 13-13-1.

 

 

 

The Rockets are coming into this game with an 8-18 record overall and they are 5-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Jalen Green led the team in points in that game with 30 while Kevin Porter Jr. was next on the team with 18 points. Kevin Porter Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jabari Smith Jr. led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 44% from the field, 22.2% from 3-point range, and 91.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.2 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 13-12-1 this season and their O/U record is 13-13.

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns haven't been very good in their games over the last week as they have hit a bit of a slump lately but despite their recent losses, they are still one of the best teams in the Western Conference right now with their record. They are going to bounce back sooner or later and this is the perfect spot for them to do so. They just lost twice in a row to the Pelicans in New Orleans who are a very good team but now they are getting the Rockets here who have the worst record in the Western Conference. The Suns will be looking to take out their recent frustrations on the Rockets here and they will be able to win this game by double digits. The Rockets have been playing well at home lately but they still only have 8 wins all year and they are coming off a big emotional win against the Bucks in their last home game which they dedicated to their coach who missed the game due to his father passing away. This is going to be a let down spot for the Rockets after that big win against one of the best teams in the NBA and the Suns are going to be hungry for a bounce back win. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game.

 

Suns Rockets Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, December 13, 2022 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Suns 124 Rockets 106.

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Phoenix Suns: 28-14 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. 18-5 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less. 16-7 UNDER after a loss by 6 points or less. 

Houston Rockets: 30-54 ATS in home games. 8-20 ATS after allowing 105 points or less. 15-8 UNDER off a home win.

 

 

Phoenix Suns:  D. Washington Jr. (PG) Ques Tues - Hip. D. Booker (SG) Ques Tues - Hamstring. C. Johnson (PF) Early Jan - Knee. J. Crowder (SF) Out indefinitely - Personal.

Houston Rockets:  J. Tate (SF) Late Dec - Ankle.

 

 

 

“We were undermanned and we saw different guys giving everything they can. They were spent at the end of game, so that’s a very good sign. I’m just proud of the effort we made when we got down.” - Monty Williams after his team’s loss against the Pelicans in their game on Sunday.

 

 

“That’s for Coach. That one’s for him. I work with him every day. I know how good he is. The problem is being patient and for him to be patient, but he’s growing.” - John Lucas after his team’s win against the Bucks in their game on Sunday.

 

 

 

PG Chris Paul

SG Devin Booker

SF Mikal Bridges

PF Torrey Craig

C Deandre Ayton

 

PG Kevin Porter Jr.

SG Jalen Green

SF Eric Gordon

PF Jabari Smith Jr. 

C Alperen Sengun

 

 

PPG: D. Booker (27.4)

APG: C. Paul (8.9)

Reb/G: D. Ayton (9.8)

 

PPG: J. Green (21.6)

APG: K. Porter Jr. (5.8)

Reb/G: A. Sengun (8.7)

 

Coaches:

Phoenix Suns: Monty Williams (4th season)

Houston Rockets: Stephen Silas (3rd season)