LiontipsHouston — Phoenix. Forecast and bets for the NBA match
Command Analysis
Current form
On February 9, Houston defeated Toronto on its floor with a score of 94:87 and broke a series of six defeats. The biggest contributor to the victory was Dillon Brooks, who scored 19 points, had seven rebounds and two assists. The double-double was made by John Landale (11 — 10 — 1 ). Jaylen Green scored 18 points. Aime Udoka's team (33 wins and 20 losses) ranks fifth in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Rockets are not approaching the upcoming matchup with the most optimal lineup. For medical reasons, the next meeting will be missed by the player of the base Alperen Shengyun. Jabari Smith, Fred Vanvleet, as well as several players of the nearest substitute are also in the infirmary of the team.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston and Phoenix score an average of 232 points in face-to-face meetings (statistics based on the results of the last ten games).
Approximate composition
Amen Thompson — Jaylen Greene — Tari Eason— Dillon Brooks — Stephen Adams.
Current form
Phoenix has lost in the last two out of three games. In the meeting on February 12, the Suns lost to Memphis on their floor with a score of 112:119. Kevin Durant was the best loser, scoring 34 points, making five rebounds and three assists. The double-double was scored by Bol Bol (18 — 14 — 2 ). Devin Booker scored 17 points. Mike Budenholzer's team (26 wins and 26 losses) ranks 11th in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Suns are approaching the upcoming match with losses. Several leading players will miss the meeting: Bradley Beal, Vasile Mitsić and Cody Martin.
Interesting facts for betting
Phoenix scores an average of 117 points in matches with Houston (statistics from the last ten meetings).
Approximate composition
Tyas Jones — Devin Booker — Ryan Dunn — Kevin Durant — Nick Richards.
Trends
Booker's Total Assistrateis less than 7.5
Booker's average score is 6.4 per game
1.88Plumley's Total Reboundsrateis more than 7.5
Plumlee's average is 6.8 rebounds per game
1.87Tip and bets
Bookmaker analysts consider Houston to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, Phoenix will not have much chance of success. That's the way it is. After several disastrous seasons, the Rockets are showing excellent results this year and for the first time in a long time they can get into the playoffs directly. The Suns are playing very unstable and can lose even to a minor outsider. Udoka's team will have to achieve a difficult victory with the support of their fans.
Our prediction is that Houston will win with a handicap of (-7.5) points in 2.01
Bet on the total
The Rockets are averaging 109.4 points, 45.7 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.7 blocks per game, making 44.0% of their shots from the game. Their opponents are averaging 112.2 points per match. The Suns are averaging 116.1 points, 42.5 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 6.7 steals and 6.1 blocks per game, making 46.5% of their shots from the game. Their opponents score 120 points on average.
Our forecast is a total of more than 225.5 points, including overtime in 2.09
Bet on the first half
Houston has won the first quarter in the last six out of eight meetings with Phoenix. The Rockets will try to take advantage of the opponent's fatigue from the long move from Arizona to Texas and knock him out at the start of the match.
Our forecast is that Houston will win in the first quarter in 1.69
