Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/25
At 8:30 ET, the 11th ranked Suns (26-27) will take on the 5th ranked Rockets (33-20) in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 224.
This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston and can be seen on SCHN.
PHOENIX SUNS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Phoenix Suns +6.5
This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, February 12th.
WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-102 in favor of the Suns.
- Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Suns Lock in a Win at Houston?
The Suns dropped to 26-27 on the season after a 119-112 loss to the Grizzlies on Tuesday. Phoenix, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 231 points fell short of the 246-point line.
Memphis jumped out to a 36-26 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead to 68-56 at halftime. Phoenix fought back, outscoring the Grizzlies 31-27 in the 3rd quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 24-25 in the 4th.
Kevin Durant’s 34 points on 66.7% shooting, including 3 made threes at 75%, led the Suns in their 119-112 loss to the Grizzlies. He scored 17 of his points in the 2nd quarter. Bol Bol added 18 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 30%, while Devin Booker contributed 17 points and 9 assists.
Phoenix struggled from beyond the arc, making just 12 threes at 27.3%, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.6%. Durant’s 3rd quarter saw him add 7 points, while he scored 8 more in the 4th.
The Suns’ defense tightened up in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome their early struggles, as they allowed 119 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. Phoenix gave up 36 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but they improved after halftime, allowing just 27 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.
Overall, the Suns held Memphis to 43% shooting and 30% from three-point range, with the Grizzlies making 12 threes. Phoenix also recorded 8 steals and 9 blocks. However, they sent Memphis to the free-throw line 27 times, where the Grizzlies converted 21 attempts. The Suns also allowed 20 offensive rebounds.
Pressure Builds for Houston as Home Favorites
Houston improved to 33-20 on the season with a 94-87 win over the Raptors on Sunday. The Rockets were favored by 8.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 181 points fell well short of the 223.5-point line.
Houston went on a 12-0 run to take control, turning a 32-25 deficit into a 37-32 lead. They entered the 4th quarter down 63-58 but outscored Toronto 36-24 in the final period to secure the win.
The Rockets struggled offensively in their win over the Raptors, shooting just 36% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range, making 10 threes in total. Dillon Brooks led the way with 19 points despite shooting 31.2%, while Jalen Green added 18 points, hitting 33.3% from deep.
Brooks scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Jalen Green contributed 9 points in the 4th. Jeff Green also added 8 points in the final period, finishing with 14 points overall. Cam Whitmore and Jock Landale each scored 8 points in the 4th as well.
The Rockets’ defense was outstanding on Sunday, holding the Raptors to just 87 points. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 20 in the 2nd, 21 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th.
Houston limited Toronto to 36% shooting from the field, including just 8 made threes on 19% shooting. The Raptors also went 13/17 from the free-throw line. The Rockets grabbed 48 defensive rebounds, allowing only 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 3 blocks.