For the 2nd straight game, the Houston Rockets (25-34) face the Phoenix Suns (35-24) on the road Saturday night. Tip-off from Footprint Center is at 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rockets vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Suns lead 2-1.
The Suns handled the Rockets at home Thursday night 110-105 but failed to cover the 8.5-point spread as the Rockets picked up garbage-time points in the final 2 minutes. Phoenix has won 2 in a row and is 2-2 since the break.
The Rockets have lost 3 games in a row and 9 of their last 11 games. They have averaged 100 points per game in their last 3. C Alperen Sengun was in foul trouble Thursday and only posted 8 points and 4 assists in 22 minutes. G Jalen Green carried the loa with 34 points and drained 7 3’s.