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We've got another exciting Western Conference matchup on schedule as the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns are set to tip at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday at Footprint Center. Phoenix is 35-24 overall and 20-11 at home, while Houston is 25-34 overall and 5-24 on the road. It's the second matchup in three days for these teams after Phoenix won 110-105 on Thursday. Steven Adams (knee) and Tari Eason (leg) are out for Houston. Phoenix lists Bradley Beal (hamstring) as probable, Eric Gordon (groin) as questionable, Nassir Little (knee) as doubtful and Damion Lee (knee) as out.  

Phoenix is favored by 9.5 points in the latest Suns vs. Rockets odds via SportsLine consensus and the over/under is 232 points. Before entering any Suns vs. Rockets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 19 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 63-39 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Suns vs. Rockets. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the game:

  • Suns vs. Rockets spread: Suns -9.5
  • Suns vs. Rockets over/under: 232 points
  • Suns vs. Rockets money line: Suns -427, Rockets +329
  • Suns vs. Rockets picks: See picks here

Why the Suns can cover

Phoenix got a big night from Devin Booker on Thursday to claim the first matchup. He scored 35 points and shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range, while also adding seven rebounds and three assists. Kevin Durant had 24 points and Jusuf Nurkic had a double-double with 16 points and 13 boards. 

Phoenix has also been extremely tough at home recently, winning nine straight and covering in five of their last six at Footprint Center. 

Why the Rockets can cover 

Phoenix won but Houston covered on Thursday, keeping it within the 8.5-point spread. Jalen Green had 34 points, while Fred VanVleet added 21 points, six rebounds and five assists. The Suns haven't been a great team to bet on this season, as they are just 25-33-1 ATS overall. 

Houston, meanwhile, is slightly above .500 ATS (29-28-2) and the Rockets have covered in two out of the three games these teams have played this season. 

How to make Suns vs. Rockets picks

The model has simulated Suns vs. Rockets 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

Who wins Rockets vs. Suns, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine to find out, ll from the model that's 63-39 on top-rated college basketball picks this season.