Rockets vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 28, 2023, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 27, 2023, 2:34AM
The Houston Rockets will play the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Toyota Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith, the Rockets are up against a Suns side that includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Jusuf Nurkic.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rockets vs Suns game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Rockets vs Suns
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Houston-Phoenix NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 61% chance of winning against the Rockets at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Suns: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $2.40, Suns $1.70
- Line: Rockets +3.5 ($1.97), Suns -3.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $2.02, Under $1.90
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Rockets at $2.40 and the Suns at $1.70.
The Rockets are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.97 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Suns (-3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 225.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Suns (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 225.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Rockets vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $1.70 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Line: Suns -3.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Over 225.5 at $2.02 with Betfair
Today's Rockets vs Suns betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 225.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.02) that are available from Betfair.
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Rockets vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Suns at Toyota Center this Thursday has the Suns winning 113-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Rockets vs Suns: Player Props
Looking for Rockets vs Suns player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Fred VanVleet is expected to step up for the Rockets with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists, while Kevin Durant is projected to have 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Suns.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | 21 | 4 | 9 |
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 10 | 8 |
| Jabari Smith | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| Jalen Green | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Tari Eason | 11 | 7 | 1 |
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 28 | 6 | 4 |
| Devin Booker | 28 | 5 | 7 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 13 | 10 | 4 |
| Grayson Allen | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Eric Gordon | 11 | 2 | 2 |
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Rockets vs Suns: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Suns at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Thursday 28 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Houston vs Phoenix predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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