Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns picks, predictions, odds, TV, how to watch NBA game
The Phoenix Suns host the Houston Rockets at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Which team will win the NBA game?
Check out these NBA picks and predictions for the Suns vs. Rockets matchup, which can be seen at 7 p.m. MST on 3TV and Space City Home Network (stream with free trial from FUBO).
The Suns are favored to win Thursday's NBA game, per odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Suns (34-24) are an 8-point favorite over the Rockets (25-33) in the game in Phoenix.
Phoenix is -344 on the moneyline. Houston is +266.
The over/under (point total) for the game is set at 232.5.
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Sportsbook Wire: Suns 117, Rockets 112
It writes: "The 117.5 points per game the Suns record are just 4.4 more points than the Rockets give up (113.1). When Phoenix puts up more than 113.1 points, it is 19-16-2 against the spread and 28-9 overall. Houston has put together an 11-11-1 ATS record and a 10-13 overall record in games it scores more than 114.5 points."
Doc's Sports: Bet the Rockets with the points vs. Suns
Tony Sink writes: "The Phoenix defense allows 36.7% on shots from beyond the arc (763 of 2,081) and their opponents are making 76.5% of their foul shots. They have given up 26.2 assists and 41.3 boards per game, which is ranked 11th and 4th in basketball. The Suns on the defensive side of the court are 15th in the league in points allowed per contest with 114.5. They are forcing their opponents into 12.9 TO's per game and have allowed teams to shoot 46.6% from the floor (7th in basketball)."
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ESPN: Suns have a 75.6% chance to beat Rockets
The site gives Houston a 24.4% shot at defeating the Suns in Thursday's NBA game.
Dimers: Suns 120, Rockets 112
It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Rockets a win probability of 22%, while the Suns have a win probability of 78%."
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Clutch Points: Take the Suns to cover against Rockets
Cameron Zunkel writes: "I do not want to overlook the Rockets' road struggles. For that reason, I am going to take the Suns to cover this spread, and win with ease."
STREAM THE GAME: Watch Suns vs. Rockets live with FUBO (free trial)
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