Suns vs. Rockets, 1/20/21 NBA Fantasy News & Betting Predictions

Suns vs. Rockets Wednesday Prediction

The Suns have been a solid ATS play when taking on the Rockets, but will Phoenix cover as a 5.5-point road favorite in Houston? Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.

Game Snapshot

515 Phoenix Suns (-5.5) at 516 Houston Rockets (+5.5); o/u N/A

9:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX

TV: ESPN

Phoenix Suns DFS Spin

Cameron Payne (right ankle sprain) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets. Payne played 17 minutes in Monday's loss to the Grizzlies, accounting for five points, two rebounds, four assists and one 3-pointer. He isn't worth rostering in most leagues right now, but his availability will impact Langston Galloway (nine minutes on Monday) the most. Jevon Carter should remain in the rotation no matter what, thanks to his ability as a defender.

Houston Rockets DFS Spin

John Wall (sore left knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. the Suns. The Rockets have opened the season 4-8, and if the losses continue to pile up, Wall could see lots of random rest days in his future. He is in the process of coming back from a serious injury and two-year absence, so expect Houston to be cautious with him. Look for Victor Oladipo to again be rocking a heavy usage rate tomorrow night.

Suns vs. Rockets Betting Prediction

The Suns have covered the spread in six of their last eight games versus the Rockets and are 22-8 against the number in their last 30 trips to Houston. They’re also 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 road games, are 9-4 against the number in their last 13 games as a favorite and have cashed in 15 of their last 20 games overall.

The Rockets, meanwhile, are 2-7 against the spread in their last nine home games, are 1-4 against the number in their last five games overall and are 1-4 at the betting window in their last five games as an underdog.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: PHOENIX SUNS -5.5