Rockets vs. Suns prediction and picks, November 7, 2026
Houston Rockets (7-1) at Phoenix Suns (1-4), , Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Arizona's Family 3TV, Suns Live.
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Our picks in the Rockets-Suns matchup
| Market | Open | Now | Model fair | Model minus market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns spread | +9.4 | +9.4 | ||
| Total points | 225.2 | +225.2 | ||
| Moneyline | HOU / PHX | HOU −298 / PHX +298 | ||
Looking ahead at the Rockets vs. Suns game
- The Rockets are 7-1 and 4-1 in their last 5 games, with 119.2 scored and 106.4 allowed per game.
- During their last 5 games, the Suns went 1-4 and 1-4, scoring 112.2 points and allowing 122.8 per game.
- The Suns average 112.2 points per game with a 46.6% field-goal rate, while the Rockets allow 106.4.
- The Rockets list 1 out: Steven Adams.
- For the Suns, 1 player is out: Mark Williams.
- Rockets 9.4-point favorites according to the model: 11.1 of that comes from season form and 1.7 from home court, with a 74.9% chance of a win.
Report on injuries
Rockets injuries
- Day-To-Day Clint Capela C · ankle · expected return Nov 4
- Out Steven Adams C · calf · expected return Nov 9
Suns injuries
- Day-To-Day Jordan Goodwin G · calf · expected return Nov 4
- Day-To-Day Rasheer Fleming F · ankle · expected return Nov 4
- Out Mark Williams C · shoulder · expected return Feb 3, 2027
Official league injury report: 12:45 PM ET, Nov 4 PDF.
Team numbers this season
| Per game | HOU | PHX |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 119.2 6th | 112.2 17th |
| Rebounds | 44.1 14th | 39.6 29th |
| Assists | 28.8 3rd | 27.6 6th |
| Field goal | 49.8% 2nd | 46.6% 14th |
| 3-point | 39.1% 3rd | 35.1% 12th |
| Free throw | 81.6% 5th | 75.7% 18th |
| Turnovers | 15.1 8th | 15.2 10th |
| Possessions | 99.6 29th | 101.0 23rd |
Small type shows the league rank (8 and 5 games played). The better side is shown in bold.
Where the teams stand
| HOU | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 1st West | 12th West |
| Record | 7-1 | 1-4 |
| Games back | 0 | 4.5 |
| Home / road | 4-0 / 3-1 | 1-1 / 0-3 |
| Last 10, streak | 7-1, W2 | 1-4, L3 |
| Point differential | +12.9 | −10.6 |
| Projected wins | 57.6 | 33.1 |
| Playoff chance | 97.6% | 17.4% |
Projections use 10,000 simulations of what's left of the season; see the full table on NBA futures.
Leading players this season
Rockets leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | C | 6 | 34.5 | 23.3 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 57.4 | 53.8 | 73.5 |
| Kevin Durant | F | 8 | 33.6 | 20.8 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 53.1 | 40.7 | 83.6 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | F | 8 | 34.5 | 18.4 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 49.0 | 48.1 | 88.0 |
| Amen Thompson | G | 8 | 32.6 | 16.0 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 52.6 | 28.6 | 76.5 |
| Fred VanVleet | G | 6 | 30.0 | 12.2 | 3.7 | 6.8 | 36.9 | 31.8 | 84.6 |
Suns leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | G | 5 | 34.6 | 23.0 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 48.8 | 35.0 | 93.3 |
| Miles Bridges | F | 5 | 33.2 | 17.2 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 45.8 | 28.1 | 84.6 |
| Dillon Brooks | F | 5 | 29.8 | 16.8 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 49.1 | 47.8 | 73.9 |
| Jalen Green | G | 5 | 28.6 | 11.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 41.8 | 22.2 | 45.5 |
| Luke Kennard | G | 4 | 16.0 | 8.8 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 52.4 | 47.4 | 100.0 |
Expected starters and rosters
Rockets starters
- F Kevin Durant
- F Jabari Smith Jr.
- C Alperen Sengun
- G Fred VanVleet
- G Amen Thompson
Full Rockets roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Steven Adams | C | 6' 11" | 33 |
| 31 | Bogdan Bogdanovic | G | 6' 5" | 34 |
| 30 | Clint Capela | C | 6' 10" | 32 |
| 25 | Quadir Copeland | G | 6' 6" | 23 |
| 27 | Isaiah Crawford | F | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 7 | Kevin Durant | F | 6' 11" | 38 |
| 17 | Tari Eason | F | 6' 8" | 25 |
| 3 | Julian Phillips | F | 6' 6" | 22 |
| 28 | Alperen Sengun | C | 6' 11" | 24 |
| 15 | Reed Sheppard | G | 6' 2" | 22 |
| 36 | Marcus Smart | G | 6' 3" | 32 |
| 10 | Jabari Smith Jr. | F | 6' 11" | 23 |
| 8 | Jae'Sean Tate | F | 6' 4" | 31 |
| 1 | Amen Thompson | G | 6' 7" | 23 |
| 2 | Bruce Thornton | G | 6' 0" | 23 |
| 9 | Oscar Tshiebwe | C | 6' 8" | 26 |
| 5 | Fred VanVleet | G | 6' 0" | 32 |
Suns starters
- F Dillon Brooks
- F Miles Bridges
- C Khaman Maluach
- G Devin Booker
- G Jalen Green
Starting fives are taken from each team's Nov 2 game, and confirmed lineups arrive about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Suns roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Devin Booker | G | 6' 5" | 30 |
| 17 | Jamaree Bouyea | G | 6' 2" | 27 |
| 22 | Miles Bridges | F | 6' 7" | 28 |
| 3 | Dillon Brooks | F | 6' 7" | 30 |
| 0 | Ryan Dunn | F | 6' 7" | 23 |
| 20 | Rasheer Fleming | F | 6' 9" | 22 |
| 12 | Collin Gillespie | G | 6' 1" | 27 |
| 23 | Jordan Goodwin | G | 6' 3" | 28 |
| 4 | Jalen Green | G | 6' 4" | 24 |
| 11 | Oso Ighodaro | F | 6' 11" | 24 |
| 8 | Luke Kennard | G | 6' 5" | 30 |
| 10 | Khaman Maluach | C | 7' 2" | 20 |
| 18 | Koa Peat | F | 6' 8" | 19 |
| 26 | Duop Reath | C | 6' 9" | 30 |
| 61 | Pat Spencer | G | 6' 2" | 30 |
| Drew Timme | F | 6' 10" | 26 | |
| 25 | Mark Williams | C | 7' 1" | 24 |
The season series and the last five games
Head-to-head games this season
- Nov 7 Rockets at Suns, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Rockets 4, Suns 0
- Points per game
- Rockets 112.5, Suns 98.0
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Regular season | Rockets at Suns | 119-105 | Rockets by 14 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Regular season | Suns at Rockets | 97-100 | Rockets by 3 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Regular season | Suns at Rockets | 98-117 | Rockets by 19 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Regular season | Rockets at Suns | 114-92 | Rockets by 22 |
Rockets last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Celtics | W 109-93 | −4.5 | W |
| Oct 31 | vs Thunder | W 119-98 | −2.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | @ Mavericks | L 111-116 | −5.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | @ Bucks | W 132-100 | −8.5 | W |
| Oct 26 | vs Hawks | W 120-110 | −4.5 | W |
Suns last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | @ Warriors | L 113-116 | +2.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | vs Nuggets | L 120-127 | +4.5 | L |
| Oct 26 | @ Thunder | L 114-125 | +8.5 | L |
| Oct 24 | vs Warriors | W 131-122 | −9.5 | L |
| Oct 21 | @ Trail Blazers | L 83-124 | +3.5 | L |