LiontipsHouston vs Phoenix. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
On December 12, Houston pulled off an unexpected victory over one of the strongest Eastern conference teams, the Milwaukee Bucks (97:92). Before that, the Rockets suffered an away defeat to San Antonio (109:118). Stephen Silas' team is currently at the 15th spot in the Western conference.
Jae'Sean Tate will miss the upcoming game through ankle injury. 27-year old small forward averages 22 minutes per game.
Phoenix suffered four defeats in a row, losing to Dallas (111:130), New Orleans (117:128, 124:129) and Boston (98:125). After a string of failures, the Suns slided down to the 4th spot in the Western conference standings.
Two starting five players are currently injured: Devin Booker, who is leading the team on points and assists per game, and Cameron Johnson, who is injuried since November.
Trends
СтавкаGreen: total over 19,5 points
Green averages 22 points per game
СтавкаAyton: total over 18,5 points
Ayton averages 18 points per game
Tip and bets
Phoenix Suns are considered the clear favorites of the match by the bookmakers. But Houston Rockets are approaching the game with the strongest line-up. All leaders are healthy and motivated, including team's best scorer, Jalen Green. Texas team has just recorded a victory over Milwaukee and should be able to at least put up a fight to the Phoenix Suns, who will be without Booker and Johnson.
Our prediction - Houston to win the match
The Milwaukee Bucks average 117 points per game at home in the current season, while Golden State score 114 per game on away. Only in one of two head-to-head games of the previous season teams managed to beat the 230-point mark. We are expecting a close encounter without too many points scored.
Our second bet is on total under 230,5 points
