Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns | Week 3 Game Preview

When: Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:00 PM ET.

Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Suns -10.5.

Total: 218.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Rockets Spotlight

The Houston Rockets are coming off their 5th straight loss, 2 in a row to the Los Angeles Lakers, but they managed to cover the double-digit spreads both times. They’ve been profitable for bettors lately, going 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games, while going 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as double-digit dogs. More surprisingly, they’v gone 11-2 SU in their last 13 games IN Phoenix. 

Suns Spotlight

The Phoenix Suns are coming off their second straight win, in which they had a little comeback versus the New Orleans Pelicans, and covered the 10 point spread. They are actually 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a win by 10+ points. Although they have been shitty against the spread lately (2-8 ATS), they have had success versus the Southwest Division going 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 matchups. 

Final Say

The trends are saying lean with the Rockets, but the Rockets just aren’t a good team. They are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games, and 0-11 SU in their last 11 games on the road. They are also 0-3 SU in their last 3 meetings with the Suns, which started right after Harden was traded. The Rockets haven’t been shooting well either, shooting just 39% from the field in their last 4 games, while the Suns were shooting 47% during that span. I just can’t see the Rockets covering the double-digit spread for a 4th straight time. Rolling with the better team that’s getting into a groove. Lay the double-digit points and back the Suns.

Pick: Phoenix Suns -10.5