{"id":646906,"date":"2026-01-05T13:41:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=646906"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:41:45","slug":"en-nba-rockets-vs-suns-predictions-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/en-nba-rockets-vs-suns-predictions-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockets vs Suns Prediction, Odds &amp; How to Watch \u2013 Monday, January 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Houston Rockets (21&ndash;11) return home to Toyota Center riding a five&#8209;game home winning streak as they host the Phoenix Suns (21&ndash;14) on Monday night. Houston sits fifth in the West, while Phoenix is battling in the middle of the playoff pack after a strong 7&ndash;3 run over its last 10. Injuries loom large: the Rockets are without Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun, while the Suns miss Grayson Allen and Jalen Green.<\/p><p>Oddsmakers list Houston as -8.5 favorites with a moneyline around -326, while Phoenix checks in at +260. The total is set near 224.5, a number both teams have cleared often this season. With NBA predictions and betting picks focused on pace and efficiency, we&rsquo;ll also highlight a same&#8209;game parlay and favorite player props in tonight&rsquo;s NBA odds. Here&rsquo;s how we&rsquo;re betting Rockets vs Suns tonight.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bet for Rockets vs Suns<\/h2><p><strong>Best Bet: Suns +8.5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.draftkings.com\/leagues\/basketball\/nba\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-110 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110<\/a><strong>)<\/strong> Book: Best price at DraftKings<\/p><p>Our best bet for Rockets vs Suns is Suns +8.5 (-110) against the spread.<\/p><p>Phoenix has been one of the league&rsquo;s strongest ATS teams (23&ndash;10&ndash;2), covering in 8 of its last 10. The Suns&rsquo; offense averages 115.3 points per game, just 3.9 more than Houston allows, and they&rsquo;ve gone 19&ndash;5&ndash;1 ATS when scoring above that threshold. Houston is elite offensively (120.0 PPG, 49% FG), but they&rsquo;ve been less reliable ATS at home (6&ndash;6).<\/p><p>The Rockets&rsquo; pace and shot profile lean toward high&#8209;scoring games, but Phoenix&rsquo;s perimeter defense and balanced scoring from Booker, Brooks, and Gillespie give them a chance to keep this close. Given the current spread, ATS trends, and matchup context, we&rsquo;re taking the points with Phoenix at +8.5 (-110) and expect them to cover this number more often than the line implies.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Same&#8209;Game Parlay Picks for Rockets vs Suns<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3&#8209;Leg SGP (Safer)<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leg 1:<\/strong> Suns +10.5 alt spread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leg 2:<\/strong> Kevin Durant 25+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leg 3:<\/strong> Devin Booker 20+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"+375 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+375<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This same&#8209;game parlay builds around a competitive game script. Durant&rsquo;s scoring volume drives Houston&rsquo;s offense, while Booker stabilizes Phoenix&rsquo;s attack. The alt spread gives cushion for a tight finish.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longshot SGP (+1100)<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leg 1:<\/strong> Rockets -8.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leg 2:<\/strong> Durant 30+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leg 3:<\/strong> Amen Thompson 8+ rebounds<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This longshot leans into a Rockets cover with Durant&rsquo;s scoring ladder and Thompson&rsquo;s rebounding surge. High variance, small&#8209;stake play.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rockets vs Suns Odds &amp; Top Player Props<\/h2><p>Here are the latest Rockets vs Suns odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before you lock in your bets.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Market<\/th><th>Phoenix Suns<\/th><th>Houston Rockets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Money Line<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"+260 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+260<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-326<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spread<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+8.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-8.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">O 224.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">U 224.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Odds updated: January 5, 2026 &ndash; 12:00 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day. You can find more live numbers on our NBA odds today page.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Player Prop Odds<\/h3><p>Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we&rsquo;re also eyeing these player props for tonight&rsquo;s game:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kevin Durant<\/strong> points O\/U 28.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-108 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-108<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amen Thompson<\/strong> points O\/U 17.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-136<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Devin Booker<\/strong> points O\/U 25.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-110<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Durant&rsquo;s usage remains high, Thompson&rsquo;s efficiency has climbed, and Booker&rsquo;s scoring stabilizes Phoenix&rsquo;s offense. Pace and shot profiles suggest all three will see volume.<\/p><p>For more markets, check out our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/prediction\/nba-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Best NBA player props today<\/a> page.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know for Rockets vs Suns<\/h2><p>Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Rockets vs Suns:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rockets are 7&ndash;6 ATS when favored by 8.5+ points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suns are 23&ndash;10&ndash;2 ATS overall, 8&ndash;2 ATS in their last 10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over has hit in 51.4% of Rockets games, 45.7% of Suns games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rockets are 19&ndash;5 overall when scoring more than 113.2 points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suns are 17&ndash;8 when scoring more than 111.4 points.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Injuries &amp; NBA Injury Report for Rockets vs Suns<\/h2><p>Before betting this game, it&rsquo;s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Player<\/th><th>Injury<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Houston Rockets<\/td><td>Fred VanVleet<\/td><td>ACL<\/td><td>Out (season)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Houston Rockets<\/td><td>Alperen Sengun<\/td><td>Ankle<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Houston Rockets<\/td><td>Steven Adams<\/td><td>Ankle<\/td><td>Day-to-Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phoenix Suns<\/td><td>Grayson Allen<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phoenix Suns<\/td><td>Jalen Green<\/td><td>Hamstring<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Rockets vs Suns tonight?<\/h2><p>Rockets vs Suns is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, January 5, 2026.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Rockets vs Suns being played?<\/h2><p>The game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I watch Rockets vs Suns on TV and live stream?<\/h2><p>The game airs on SCHN, AZFamily, and Suns+. Streaming options vary by market; check your provider or NBA League Pass for access.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Date<\/td><td>Monday, January 5, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time<\/td><td>8:00 p.m. ET<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arena<\/td><td>Toyota Center, Houston, TX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TV \/ Streaming<\/td><td>SCHN \/ AZFamily \/ Suns+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related NBA Betting Articles&nbsp;<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/prediction\/nba-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Today&rsquo;s NBA picks and predictions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/best-nba-betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Best NBA betting sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Houston Rockets (21&ndash;11) return home to Toyota Center riding a five&#8209;game home winning streak as they host the Phoenix Suns (21&ndash;14) on Monday night. Houston sits fifth in the West, while Phoenix is battling in the middle of the playoff pack after a strong 7&ndash;3 run over its last 10. Injuries loom large: the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":646917,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"page-betting.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2589],"tags":[1330,475],"class_list":["post-646906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba-predictions","tag-houston-rockets","tag-phoenix-suns"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rockets vs Suns Prediction, Odds &amp; How to Watch &ndash; Monday, January 5 - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our Rockets vs Suns prediction breaks down the latest NBA odds, spread and total, plus our Best Bet, same-game parlay picks, top player props and how to watch tonight&rsquo;s game.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/en-nba-rockets-vs-suns-predictions-odds\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Rockets vs Suns Prediction, Odds &amp; 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