Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec 5 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets matchup is one of 12 games scheduled on a particularly busy night of NBA action. This Friday showdown will mark the second time that the Suns and the Rockets will square off this season, with Houston scoring a blowout victory over Phoenix, 114-92, earlier this week.

Heading into this matchup, the Suns (13-9) have managed to stay in the middle of the pack as they grapple with the heavyweights of the Western Conference. The Rockets (14-5) happen to be one of those top contenders, as they currently occupy the number three spot in the West.

Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Suns (+420) vs Rockets (-526)

Spread: Suns (+11.5) vs Rockets (-11.5)

Total: Suns -119 (o223.5) vs Rockets -120 (u223.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Preview

On Monday, the Suns halted a two-game skid by defeating the LA Lakers 125-108. Dillon Brooks went off for 33 points on 15-for-26 shooting after Devin Booker made an early exit due to injury.

Meanwhile, the Rockets have won four of their last five games. On Wednesday, they obliterated the Sacramento Kings 121-95. Alperen Sengun had a double-double performance with 28 points and 10 rebounds in this game.

Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Predicted Starting 5s

Suns

PG: Collin Gillespie | SG: Jordan Goodwin | SF: Dillon Brooks | PF: Royce O'Neale | C: Mark Williams

Rockets

PG: Amen Thompson | SG: Josh Okogie | SF: Kevin Durant | PF: Jabari Smith Jr. | C: Alperen Sengun

Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips

Collin Gillespie's point total is set at 15.5, which is above his season average of 13.4 points per game. Amen Thompson's point total is set at 16.5, which is a shade under his season average of 17.2 points per outing.

Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The Rockets are projected to win this home game against the Suns. Both Devin Booker and Jalen Green have been listed as out for this Western Conference duel, so the Rockets will have a significant advantage in terms of available personnel.