The Houston Rockets have won seven of their last ten games as they sit in fourth place in the West, while the Phoenix Suns have dropped three straight and sit four games back from a playoff spot. The Phoenix Suns (40-34) host the Houston Rockets (48-26) for some high flying NBA action. Houston has won their last three meetings over Phoenix. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Suns as -1.5 home favs over the Rockets with the over/under set at 224.5 points. Be sure to get your Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Rockets recently beat the Clippers 110-93 at home for their seventh win in ten games. Their top producers on the night were Yao Ming with 21pts 15 rebounds, while Aaron Brooks added 21pts and Shane Battier had 15pts. Aaron Brooks has averaged 24.5pts while shooting 57.6 percent (19-for-33) in his last two games against the Suns. The Rockets are 18-18 SU on the road where they average 96.5 ppg and give up an average 97.2 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 91.2 ppg and given up an average 89.8 ppg. Houston has clinched a playoff spot but could finish anywhere from second to eighth place in the West.
The Suns lost to the Kings 118-126 (OT) on the road for their third straight loss. Their top scorers on the night were Steve Nash with 31pts 14 assists, while Shaq added 24pts 9 rebounds and Grant Hill had 19pts. Their defense was horrible as they let the Kings record its second-highest point total of the season with seven players scoring in double figures. Nash, who averaged 20.7pts in 15 games in March, scored a season-high 32 with 13 assists in his last game against Houston. Phoenix is 0-4 SU this season when he scores more than 25. The Suns are 24-13 SU at home where they average 111.6 ppg and give up an average 105.9 ppg. They are 5-0 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 119.2 ppg and given up an average 107.2 ppg. Leandro Barbosa has been downgraded as questionable for tonight’s tilt.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix.
- Road team is 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings.
- Rockets are 3-10 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Rockets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Free NBA Pick
When: Wed, April 01, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Rockets +1.5
Point-Spreads.com Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Free NBA Pick
The Bottom Line: The Rockets have beaten the Suns three straight and the Suns have lost three straight, yet the Suns are the favs. I think not! Go Rockets! Be sure to get your Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
