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Phoenix Suns (5-10) host the Houston Rockets (11-4) in a Western Conference match up that will take place at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ at 10:30 PM ET. The visiting Rockets hit the board at -12.5 on the point spread line with the total opening at 228.5.
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The Rockets in their latest were blown out 129-113 by the Raptors. James Harden was the high scorer for Houston with 38 points on 8/25 shooting and while he had 11 assists and was 19/19 from the free throw line he missed eight of his 11 3-pointers and he had nine turnovers. DeMar DeRozan was the high scorer for Toronto picking up 27 points on 7/16 shooting. The Rockets were outscored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and for the game they only shot 41.8% from the floor while the Raptors shot 51.9%. Houston failed to cover the spread in the game as a 6.5-point favorite with the total sailing well OVER the 218.5 line. The Rockets had their six-game winning streak snapped with the loss to the Raptors. Chris Paul is expected to make his debut for Houston in this game after sitting out the first few weeks with an injury.
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In their last game the Suns suffered a 100-93 home loss to the Lakers. Devin Booker was the high scorer for Phoenix with 36 points on 14/29 shooting and he and TJ Warren (23 points) were the only two starters for the Suns that scored in double figures. Reserve Jeremy Clarkson was the high scorer for L.A. going for 25 points on 11/19 shooting. Phoenix was outscored by six points in the 4th quarter and for the game they played pretty solid defense holding the Lakers to 42.4% from the field, but they only shot 38.9% and had a 3-pt FG% of a less than satisfactory 26.9%. The Suns failed to cover the spread as a 1-point favorite and the total fell 37 points under the closing line of 230. Phoenix has lost six of their last seven games.
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The Rockets are 7-1 on the road this season and they rank 3rd in ppg, 25th in 3-pt FG%, and 5th in free throw percentage. On defense Houston ranks tied for 11th in ppg allowed, 27th in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 18th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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The Suns are 3-6 at home this season and they rank 13th in ppg, 28th in 3-pt FG%, and 22nd in free throw percentage. On defense Phoenix ranks 30th in ppg allowed, 24th in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 5th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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This is the first game between these teams this season and last season the Rockets won all four games against the Suns.
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Key Betting Trends<br />
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The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
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The Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
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The Rockets have an Over record of 6-2 in their last 8 games.
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The Suns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.
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The Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
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The Suns have an Over record of 7-0 in their last 7 games against a team with a winning record.
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Houston vs. Phoenix Betting Angles<br />
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The Rockets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against the Suns.
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The Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against the Suns in Phoenix.
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In the last 6 games between these teams the total has gone Over every time.
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In the last 9 games between these teams in Phoenix the Over record is 8-1.
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