LiontipsPhoenix vs Houston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Phoenix put up a great performance in the previous match against New Orleans. The Pelicans were coming to Arizona for another victory, but Monty Williams' men managed to beat the Louisiana side. Suns secured a 124:111 victory over the Pelicans.
Phoenix will play the next game without DeAndre Ayton. However, his absence shouldn't affect team's performance, he scored just seven points in the game against New Orleans.
Houston secured the only victory of the season in the game against Utah. The Rockets managed to beat the Jazzmen by a 114:108 victory. Team suffered defeats in all other matches.
Rockets played their most recent matches away from home. They suffered a defeat to Utah in the second match between these teams (101:109). After that Texas team was beaten by Portland (111:125).
Trends
СтавкаChris Paul: total over 4,5 rebounds
Paul averages 5 rebounds per game at home
СтавкаPhoenix: total under 120,5 points
In 3 of 5 latest matches Williams' men failed to beat the 120-point mark
Tip and bets
Houston's main weakness is their defensive game. Rockets allow way too many points. They concede 120 points per game in the current season. We are not expecting a better performance in the match against Phoenix.
Our prediction - total over 226,5 points
Houston lost four latest games by 10 or more points. Visitors might suffer another heavy defeat to the Suns.
Our second bet - Handicap (-9,5) points on Phoenix Suns
