Sun hasn’t Set Yet – Houston at Phoenix

Setting Suns Look To Snap Skid Against Yao, Rockets

The Houston Rockets (48-26 SU, 36-37-1 ATS, 36-38 O/U) and the Phoenix Suns (40-34 SU, 30-41-2 ATS, 43-30 O/U) will both be trying to pick up an SU and ATS win for BetOnline NBA betting enthusiasts when they battle at US Airways Center at 10 PM ET.

All-star center Yao Ming recorded a solid double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Rockets to a 110-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Houston covered the big spread as 15-point home favorites while the 203 combined points checked in Over the posted O/U total of 193 points.

The Suns lost their third straight game in losing to the Sacramento Kings 126-118 as a 6-point road favorite on Sunday. All-star point guard Steve Nash led Phoenix with 31 points and 14 assists while the final score played Over the posted O/U total (236.5).

Here is a look at tonight’s key betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road
• Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
• Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
• Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
• Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
• Phoenix is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Houston

NBA Odds:

• Houston Rockets +1½ -110
• Phoenix Suns -1½ -110
• Over 224½ -110
• Under 224½ -110

Analysis: Despite the fact that they have lost three consecutive road games, the Phoenix Suns have won each of their last five contests at home and I expect them to nip the Rockets tonight despite the fact that they are clearly – not – the better  team in this matchup.

NBA Free Picks: Suns -1½ Points/Under 224½ Total Points