The Houston Rockets (21-11) host the Phoenix Suns (21-14) after winning five home games in a row. The Rockets are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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Rockets vs. Suns Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Rockets 119, Suns 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-326)
- Total Pick: Over 223.5 (computer predicts 229.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Suns (+8.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Suns Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Rockets | -8.5 | 219.5 | -382 | +300 | 117-98 HOU |
| 11/24/2025 | Rockets | -6.5 | 224.5 | -247 | +201 | 114-92 HOU |
| 3/30/2025 | Rockets | -2 | 220.5 | -132 | +111 | 148-109 HOU |
| 3/12/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 227.5 | -189 | +157 | 111-104 HOU |
| 2/12/2025 | Rockets | -9.5 | 219.5 | -435 | +333 | 119-111 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston is 18-14-0 against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 8.5 points or more, the Rockets have a 6-6 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 18 of Houston's 35 games with a set total.
- This season, the Rockets have won 20 out of the 30 games, or 66.7%, in which they've been favored.
- Houston has a record of 10-3, a 76.9% win rate, when it's favored by -326 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Suns 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Phoenix's ATS record is 24-11-0 this year.
- The Suns are 3-5 against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year.
- A total of 16 of Phoenix's 35 games with a set total have hit the over (45.7%).
- The Suns have won 40% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (8-12).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +260 or longer, Phoenix has gone 2-6 (25%).
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Rockets vs. Suns Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Questionable (Ankle),
Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle)
Suns
Suns:
Grayson Allen: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Jalen Green: Out (Hamstring)
Rockets vs. Suns Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, AZFamily, and Suns+
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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