The Houston Rockets (49-29) and Phoenix Suns (43-35) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 11:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
The Suns are 1.5-point favorites over the Rockets on the spread (Suns -1.5), with the over/under set at 220.5 total points. Phoenix is a -112 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Houston is -108 as a slight underdog.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, April 7.
Rockets vs Suns Prediction, Pick
- Rockets vs Suns pick: Rockets Moneyline (-108)
My Suns vs. Rockets best bet is on Houston moneyline at -108. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Rockets vs Suns Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -115 | 220.5 -115o / -105u | -108 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -105 | 220.5 -115o / -105u | -112 |
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Rockets vs Suns NBA Preview
It's surprising to see Houston enter this matchup as a slight underdog, as it has dominated this matchup throughout the 2025-26 season. The Rockets are a perfect 3-0 against the Suns straight up and appear to be finding their feet again, despite their recent struggles.
It's clear that the visitors in this pairing have lost some steam following Kevin Durant's social media scandal during All-Star Weekend, but the Rockets appear to have shaken it off and are enjoying a six-game winning streak.
Reed Sheppard has thrived as a regular starter during Houston's hot run, and his elite outside shooting has looked contagious. Sheppard, Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. have shot the long ball at 40.0% or better over their previous six outings.
The Rockets have averaged an impressive 123.3 points per contest during that span. That kind of production will likely put the Suns' sturdy defense to the test.
Phoenix's borderline top-five defense allows 111.3 points per game to opposing teams this season, but it's gotten middle-of-the-road team performance since March.
The Suns are 9-9 straight up across their previous 18 games. They'll likely need to bring their best to topple one of the league's hottest teams.
That being said, the Suns are healthier than they've been in a long time with Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams in the rotation. The presence of those players could make a huge difference in the fourth meeting between these teams this campaign.
Haywood Highsmith (knee) has been ruled out for the Suns.
Rockets vs Suns Predictions, Betting Analysis
Houston has had its fair share of misfortune, but it is peaking at the right time with its largest winning streak of the season.
The offense is flourishing, and opponents have scored 106.7 points per contest against the Rockets during their latest winning streak. Sheppard's perceived defensive struggles haven't hurt the team.
Phoenix has looked too streaky and is still navigating how to work players freshly back from injuries into the rotation.
Pick: Rockets Moneyline (-108)
