Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets: Betting on a Home Victory

As the Houston Rockets prepare to host the Phoenix Suns on February 12, 2025, at the Toyota Center, both teams are experiencing contrasting seasons.

The Rockets boast a 33-20 record, positioning them 5th in the Western Conference, while the Suns, with a 26-27 record, sit at 11th in the same conference.

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Season Performance Overview

The Houston Rockets have demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season. Their offense averages 112.9 points per game, ranking them 10th in the league, while their defense allows 108.7 points per game, placing them 6th in defensive standings. Key contributors include Jalen Green, leading with 21.4 points per game, and Alperen Şengün, who averages a double-double with 19.0 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

In contrast, the Phoenix Suns have faced challenges, holding a 26-27 record. Their offense averages 114.2 points per game, ranking them 19th, while their defense concedes 114.0 points per game, placing them 16th. Devin Booker remains a bright spot, leading the team with 24 points in their recent loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. This defeat came just one night before this matchup, making this the second game in as many nights for Phoenix, a situation that often leads to fatigue.

Injury Reports

The Houston Rockets are managing several injuries:

• Fred VanVleet (PG): Out due to an ankle injury.
• Cody Zeller (C): Out for personal reasons.
• Tari Eason (SF): Day-to-day, resting.
• Jabari Smith Jr. (PF): Out with a hand injury.
• Alperen Şengün (C): Day-to-day with lumbar issues.

For the Suns, the injury list includes:

• Cody Martin (SF): Out due to a sports hernia.
• Bradley Beal (SG): Out with a toe injury.
• Grayson Allen (SG): Probable, dealing with knee soreness.
• Vasilije Micic (PG): Questionable due to an ankle sprain.

Betting Analysis

Considering the Rockets' strong home performance and the Suns' recent struggles, especially playing on consecutive nights, betting on the Rockets to cover a -6.5 point spread appears favorable. The Rockets have a solid 29-24-0 record against the spread (ATS) this season, while the Suns are 18-33-1 ATS.

Conclusion

Given the current form, injury reports, and statistical analysis, placing a bet on the Houston Rockets to cover the -6.5 point spread against the Phoenix Suns is a strategic choice. The Rockets' consistent performance and home-court advantage position them well for this matchup. We place 4 units on this -108 wager via our friends at Betsmith.