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Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns: preview and win probability

Houston Rockets visit Phoenix Suns. Rockets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5, while Suns are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Suns: about 55% to win, with a projected score of Houston Rockets 113, Phoenix Suns 115. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 7 times in our recent records. Rockets lead 7-0, and the average margin has been 16 points in favor of Rockets.

On the injury report, Mark Williams (PHX) is listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Rockets come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Suns.
  • Watch the rotation: 1 player is listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Apr 7: HOU 119, PHX 105
  • Jan 5: PHX 97, HOU 100
  • Dec 5: PHX 98, HOU 117
  • Nov 24: HOU 114, PHX 92
  • Mar 30: HOU 148, PHX 109

Injury report

Houston Rockets
  • Steven Adams Day to day · back Oct 23
Phoenix Suns
  • Mark Williams Out · back Feb 3
  • Luke Kennard Day to day · back Oct 24
  • Oso Ighodaro Day to day · back Oct 24

Win probability

45%
55%
RocketsSuns

Projected score: Rockets 113, Suns 115

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

HOUPHX
Record1-00-1
Last 5LWWLWLLLLL
Points per game12883
Allowed per game110124
Days of rest––
Rating15721506

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