Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets 4/5/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 04/05/2021 at 7:50 AM ET

The Phoenix Suns look for their sixth consecutive victory when visiting the Houston Rockets on Monday. Phoenix will be well rested as the Suns have not played since Friday when routing the Oklahoma City 140-103 for their fifth consecutive victory. Phoenix is 34-14 and leads the Pacific Division by three games over the Los Angeles Clippers. Devin Booker scored 32 points, while Chris Paul added 17 points and 12 assists in the 37-point victory over the Thunder.

Devin Booker is leading Phoenix in scoring with an average of 25.6 points per game, while Chris Paul is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 16.0 points and 8.7 assists per game. Deandre Ayton is the third leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 14.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Phoenix is scoring an average of 114.2 points per game while allowing an average of 107.4 points per game.

Houston will complete a back-to-back on Monday when visiting Phoenix after hosting the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Houston lost its third straight when falling to the Boston Celtics 118-102 on Friday. The Rockets are 13-35 and last in the Southwest Division 14 games behind first-place Dallas. Houston has lost 25 of its last 27 overall and has defeated only Minnesota and Toronto over that stretch.

Christian Wood is leading Houston in scoring and rebounding with averages of 21.1 points 9.7 rebounds per game, while John Wall is the second-leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 20.2 points and 6.8 assists per game. Houston has seven players averaging double-figures in scoring. The Rockets are scoring an average of 107.2 points per game while allowing an average of 113.6 points per game.

This could be a huge blowout victory for Phoenix as the Suns will be well rested after playing last on Friday, while Houston will be playing its second game in as many days and the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Phoenix has covered the number in 14 of its last 20 overall, while Houston has failed to cover the nut 16 of its last 20. Phoenix has the best overall record in the NBA this season against the number, as the Suns have covered the nut and 32 of 48 games for a rate of 66.7%. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win and cover 128-111.

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