Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 02, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns (14-6) are -11.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (5-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Friday, December 2, 2022 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & SportsNet SW

The Houston Rockets visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Rockets vs Suns Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 9-10 against the spread, while the Suns are 13-8 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+11.5 -110O 229.5 -110+450
Phoenix Suns -11.5 -110U 229.5 -110-650

Suns vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Friday‘s game with 74.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rockets and Suns, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 82 games (+12.81 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 82 games (+11.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 away games (+10.90 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 away games (+10.56 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.34 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 57 of their last 90 games (+21.34 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 59 of their last 90 games (+16.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 49 games at home (+14.68 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 32 of their last 49 games (+12.93 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 17 games (+12.63 Units / 66% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 9-10 (-2 Units / -8.66% ROI).

  • 5-16 against the Moneyline (-7.65 Units / -36.43% ROI)
  • 11-10 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • 10-11 against the Under for game total points (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 13-8 (+4.25 Units / 18.44% ROI).

  • 15-6 against the Moneyline (+0.15 Units / 0.25% ROI)
  • 9-11 against the Over for game total points (-3.1 Units / -13.42% ROI)
  • 11-9 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 4.76% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 games (-25.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 91 games (-23.96 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 50 of their last 86 games (-22.75 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 60 games (-18.30 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 47 games (-18.20 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 57 games (-25.65 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-21.68 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 73 games (-21.30 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 78 games (-19.92 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-19.75 Units / -22% ROI)

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Rockets are 14-56 (.197) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Rockets are 10-38 (.208) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Rockets are 5-64 (.072) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

The Rockets are 2-19 (.095) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Phoenix Suns are 45-2 (.957) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 43.1 rebounds per game (4,056 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Suns are 47-5 (.904) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 26-6 (.812) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Injury Report: Suns vs. RocketsFriday‘s Game, Dec. 2

  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): Paul will be re-evaluated later next week, according to Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com.
  • Jae’Sean Tate (Rockets): The Rockets announced that Tate will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (285 assists/ 221 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (3,913 assists/ 2,527 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Rockets have averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (1,373 turnovers/87 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (52 assists/ 48 TOs) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (162 assists/ 60 TOs) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have averaged 5.0 turnovers per game (60 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,193 assists/ 981 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,241 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (3,071 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Rockets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,465 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Rockets have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (61 blocks/13 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Rockets have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Suns have averaged 8.5 steals per game (798 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Suns have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,738 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,315 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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