Rockets vs. Suns Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025
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Houston Rockets (48-26) vs. Phoenix Suns (35-39)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV: NBA TV
Previous Games:
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Rockets: Defeated Utah Jazz 121-110 on Thursday
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Suns: Lost 124-109 to Minnesota Timberwolves, 2 consecutive losses
Head-to-Head:
Houston has been dominant in recent meetings with Phoenix, covering the spread in 4 consecutive games against them.
Houston Rockets Breakdown:
Houston is currently 2nd in the Western Conference and riding a 2-game win streak. They’ve been strong offensively, averaging over 113 points per game, with Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun providing consistent scoring and rebounding. Houston has a well-rounded roster and has been playing strong defense, giving them an edge in this matchup.
Key Players:
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Jalen Green: 21.5 points, 5.1 assists
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Alperen Sengun: 19.2 points, 10.5 rebounds
Phoenix Suns Breakdown:
Phoenix is struggling to stay in the postseason hunt, currently 11th in the Western Conference. The Suns have lost 2 straight and need to turn things around quickly. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are still key contributors, but Phoenix has been inconsistent lately. They need to tighten up defensively to have a chance against Houston.
Key Players:
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Kevin Durant: 26.8 points, 5.3 rebounds
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Devin Booker: 25.3 points, 7.1 assists
Betting Trends:
Houston Rockets:
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1-6 ATS in their last 7
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The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Rockets’ last 8
Phoenix Suns:
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4-2 ATS in their last 6
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The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Suns’ last 5
Exact Score Prediction:
Houston Rockets 120 – Phoenix Suns 116
Our Best Bet:
Houston Rockets -2.5 (-110)
Houston has been consistently covering the spread, especially on the road, and with Phoenix struggling, the Rockets should secure the win and cover the -2.5 line.