The Suns will play the Rockets on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets set for Monday, January 5th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Phoenix Suns currently have a 94.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 97.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns currently have a 9-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 10-2 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Phoenix Suns currently rank 19th (115.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 5th averaging 120.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.4 points against the Phoenix Suns, ranking them 23rd in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Phoenix Suns have notched a 8-4 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 2-4 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Phoenix Suns have a 20-14 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 21-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Phoenix Suns be sailing into hostile territory... Houston Rockets fans be rowdy, ready to plunder a victory... Suns be 20-14 overall, Rockets be 21-11... Suns lead Western Pacific, Rockets struggle in Western Southwest... Suns average 115.5 points, Rockets boast 120.0... See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best bets from our sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below... Let the battle begin!
Best Suns at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -8.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Phoenix Suns are +8.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Phoenix Suns are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Suns
Rockets
1/05/26 8:10pm EST | +8.5 -115-8.5 -105 |
Underdog Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +8.5 Phoenix Suns underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -8.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Suns
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/05/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -118Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Clint Capela
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1504.5 u +110Bet |
Collin Gillespie
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Devin Booker
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -135Bet |
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Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Goodwin
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
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Kevin Durant
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o +10528.5 u -145Bet |
Oso Ighodaro
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1454.5 u +105Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Ryan Dunn
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -118Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
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Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 33.5 o +10033.5 u -135Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -110Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at HOU 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 29 | 17 | 0.630 | +7.5 | 16-4 | 13-13 | 5-5 | 16-15 | 116.1 | 110.0 | +6.1 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Phoenix Suns | 29 | 19 | 0.604 | +8.5 | 16-6 | 13-13 | 8-4 | 20-13 | 114.0 | 111.2 | +2.8 | W2 | 6-4 |
Phoenix Suns & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Phoenix Suns Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +1800 Bet |
Phoenix Suns & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.