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It’s time for another prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at the conclusion of this Western Conference rivalry series. The\u00a0Houston Rockets (49-29) will take on the\u00a0Phoenix Suns (43-35), Houston leading the season series 3-0. Check our NBA odds series<\/a> for the Rockets-Suns prediction and pick.<\/p>\n The Houston Rockets are currently third in the Western standings following their most recent 117-116 win over the Golden State Warriors. Winning their last six games, the Rockets stand to finish as high as third in the conference if they can win-out and see losses from the Lakers and Nuggets ahead of them.<\/p>\n The Phoenix Suns are seventh in the Western Conference after most recently beating the Chicago Bulls 120-110. Posting a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, they’re likely holding position and looking forward to a likely play-in matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.<\/p>\n NBA odds courtesy of DraftKings<\/a><\/p>\n Rockets vs. Suns Odds<\/p>\n Houston Rockets: -1.5 (-108)<\/p>\n Phoenix Suns: +1.5 (-112)<\/p>\n Over: 219.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Under: 219.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Rockets vs. Suns Key Injuries<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Houston: Steven Adams (ankle \u2013 OUT) \/ Fed VanVleet (knee \u2013 OUT)<\/p>\n Phoenix: Haywood Highsmith (knee \u2013 OUT)<\/p>\n Rockets vs. Suns Betting Trends The Houston Rockets have been perfect throughout this season series, notching all but their most recent meeting by double-digits both on the road an at home. The Suns put forth a much more competitive effort during their last 100-97 loss as it took a clutch three from Kevin Durant<\/a> to seal the deal for the Rockets. Still, more cause for concern has been the Suns’ inability to surpass 100 points in three games against this Houston defense, so we’ll see if they can put forth a cleaner effort here at home.<\/p>\n While the Suns have been sliding towards the finish line and accepting the fate of the play-in tournament, the Rockets seem to be hitting peak playoff form with their recent winning streak. Durant has served as their leading scorer in four of their last six wins while Alperen Sengun<\/a> and Reed Sheppard are chiming in with some of their best basketball of the season. With the way they’re rolling at the moment, it doesn’t seem likely that the Suns will be stealing their first win over the Rockets in this one.<\/p>\n With Suns’ Dillon Brooks<\/a> returning from recent injury, his team should be able to return to their earlier form as they’ve gone a lackluster 12-13 in games without him<\/a> this season. While both Devin Booker<\/a> and Jalen Green have been able to carry the scoring load, the Suns are a much better squads defensively when Brooks is on the floor. They also average the fourth-most FG attempts per game (90.3), so Brooks’ availability should help in their shot selection and making baskets on open looks.<\/p>\n
\nThe Phoenix Suns are 24-15 at home this season. The Houston Rockets have gone 21-19 on the road.
\nThe Rockets are 45-23 as betting favorites. The Suns are 15-26 as underdogs.
\nThe Suns are 46-32 ATS overall, 23-16 ATS at home. The Rockets are 33-45 ATS overall, 18-22 ATS on the road.
\nThe Rockets are 8-2 outright, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against the Suns.
\nThe Rockets are 4-10 ATS<\/a> over their last 14 games.
\nThe Suns are 4-1 ATS<\/a> in their last five home games.
\nThe total has gone OVER<\/a> in five of Houston’s last six games.
\nThe total has gone OVER<\/a> in five of the Suns’ last six games.
\nKeys to Rockets vs. Suns Matchup<\/p>\n