Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns 2/16/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 02/16/2022 at 9:02 AM ET

The Houston Rockets look to snap a five-game losing streak when visiting the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Houston is last in the Southwest Division at 15-41 and 24 games behind the first-place Memphis Grizzlies. Houston was defeated by the Utah Jazz 135-101 on Monday. Kenyon Martin Jr. was the leading scorer for Houston with 16 points. The Rockets were out rebounded 53-33 by Utah and gave up 78 points in the first half, trailing by 25 points at the break.

Christian Wood is leading Houston in scoring and rebounding with averages of 17.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Kevin Porter Jr is the leader in assists with an average of 6.1 assists per game. Houston has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 108.3 points per game. The Rockets are shooting 45.1% overall and 34.5% from 3-point territory.

Phoenix will complete a back to back on Wednesday when hosting Houston after entertaining the LA Clippers on Tuesday. Phoenix is first in the Pacific Division at 46-10 with a five-game lead over the second-place Golden State Warriors. The Suns defeated the Orlando Magic 132-105 on Saturday. Devin Booker was the leading scorer for Phoenix with 26 points. Phoenix has won five straight and 16 of its last 17.

Devin Booker is leading the Phoenix in scoring with an average of 25.5 points per game, while Deandre Ayton is the second leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 16.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Chris Paul is the leader in assists with an average of 10.7 points per game. Phoenix has 10 players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team the Suns are scoring an average of 113.7 points per game.

Although Phoenix will be playing its second game in as many nights, do not expect a let down from the Suns. Phoenix is 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread over its last five games played and the Suns have won 16 of their last 17 straight up. The Rockets are last in the NBA in points allowed at 117.6 points per game and Phoenix is third in the NBA in points scored with an average of 113.7 points per game while the Suns are seventh best in the points allowed at only 105.4 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win and cover ATS 118-96. 

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