The Rockets will play the Suns on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns will tip-off on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 87.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, is currently 93.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 5-24 away team record. They now rank 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns come to the floor sporting a 20-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 17th (112.7) for average points scored per game. The Phoenix Suns stand 9th, averaging 117.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.1 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 17th in the league. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 114.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 7-5 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, come to the game with a 7-8 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 25-34 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 35-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Hoist the Jolly Roger! The Rockets face the Suns in Phoenix...
The Suns' fans are roaring with excitement in the arena...
Houston stands at 25-34 overall, while Phoenix sits at 35-24...
Rockets have a 7-5 division record, Suns have 7-8 division record...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Aye, it's going to be a fierce battle on the court!
Best Rockets at Suns Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Phoenix Suns are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Phoenix Suns are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +333 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Suns
3/02/24 9:10pm EST | +9.5 -110-9.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Phoenix Suns favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Rockets
Suns
Game to Overtime
3/02/24 9:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at PHX 3/02/24 9:10pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
HOU at PHX 3/02/24 9:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Phoenix Suns | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 25-16 | 24-17 | 9-9 | 29-23 | 116.2 | 113.2 | +3.0 | W3 | 7-3 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Houston Rockets & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +1500 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.