Betting Line Favors the Houston Rockets in NBA Battle with Phoenix Suns
Talking Stick Resort Arena will feature Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets action on Friday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NBA action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Phoenix Suns installed as 7.5-point underdogs in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 226.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rockets to win this game 117-111. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Phoenix battles the Houston Rockets, currently with a 29-11 mark (19-20-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 21-21 for the Phoenix Suns and 21-19 for the Houston Rockets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Phoenix vs Houston injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Phoenix Suns rated this week at No. 27 and the Houston Rockets sitting at No. 1.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Houston Rockets rank No. 13 in the league with 44.08 per game. That compares with Phoenix's No. 5 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Phoenix is the NBA's No. 25-ranked team at 9 per game, while the Houston Rockets rate No. 1 with 15.82 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Portland was victimized by Chris Paul for 37 points as the Rockets defeated the Trail Blazers 121-112 in NBA action on Wednesday.
The Suns grabbed a 114-100 win over the Thunder on Sunday, behind a 26-point effort from Devin Booker at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Los Angeles, Monday, January 15th
Phoenix home to Indiana, Sunday, January 14th