Houston @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Dillon Brooks has attempted 7.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks rates in the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 31.3 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a strong one for three-pointers; when the Suns are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied the 21st-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (1.9). The 5th-quickest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns).

The Suns have been the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA at home this year when it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc. This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 21.7% on three-pointers (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, designating this as a challenging matchup. Over the last 10 games, their opposition has nabbed 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-highest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets (preserving possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense). Kevin Durant has made just 5.5 free throws per game this year, significantly less than his 6.8 mark last year.

Fred VanVleet has tallied 36.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 99th percentile. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have compiled 29.2 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, resulting in a good matchup for offensive production. The 5th-quickest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Green rates in the 87th percentile for shots from the field on the road, putting up 14.5 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Green measures in the 90th percentile for 3-point attempts away from home, totaling 6.2 per game this year. Jalen Green has played 30.3 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The 5th-quickest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns).

Out of all players in the NBA, Devin Booker measures in the 96th percentile, putting up a whopping 25.3 points per game while playing at home this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Devin Booker slots into the 84th percentile for 3-point attempts when playing at home, tallying 5.5 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Devin Booker registers in the 94th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 35.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The matchup vs. Houston is a favorable one for scoring; when the Rockets are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 22nd-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (45.5%). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games.

Royce O'Neale has attempted 6.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season. The matchup vs. Houston is a strong one for threes; when the Houston Rockets are on the road, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the 28th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (2.4). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-most up-tempo pace away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Suns rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Bol Bol has made 4.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's sunk overall this season. Bol Bol has sunk 47.9% of his treys over the last 5 games, 13.8% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. This year, opposing teams have averaged 34.6% on 3-pointers (weakest in the league) against the Houston Rockets, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-most up-tempo pace away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets).

Jusuf Nurkic has successfully made 66.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games at home, 12.1% higher than he's converted in all games this year playing at home. This year, opposing teams have averaged 34.6% on 3-pointers (weakest in the league) against the Houston Rockets, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The matchup with Alperen Sengun comes in at just the 90th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs notching an enormous 16.4 points per game this year when they have the home court advantage. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-most up-tempo pace away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets).

Amen Thompson has sunk 5.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Amen Thompson has been on the court for 29.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 9.2 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. This matchup is a challenging one; when the Suns are on their home court, they have given up the 9th-least points per game in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (111.7). The 5th-quickest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns).

Alperen Sengun has converted a whopping 8.3 baskets per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 5.9 rate last year. Alperen Sengun has successfully made 43.8% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games on the road, 10.7% higher than he's converted from three overall this year when playing away from home. Out of all players in the NBA, Alperen Sengun measures in the 87th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 32.5 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. This matchup is a challenging one; when the Suns are on their home court, they have given up the 9th-least points per game in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (111.7). The rate of threes made against Jusuf Nurkic has been very high (40.9%) when he is at home and facing opposing starting Cs this year (97th percentile).

Grayson Allen has made 4.1 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.1 more than he's made from downtown in all games this season while at home. Grayson Allen has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 89th percentile. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-most up-tempo pace away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Suns rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 6.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Jabari Smith Jr. has played 32.1 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The 5th-quickest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Jeff Green has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Cam Whitmore has gone over 11.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.