The Phoenix Suns (13-9) and Houston Rockets (14-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.
The Rockets are 11.5-point favorites over the Suns on the spread (Rockets -11.5), with the over/under set at 221.5 total points. Houston is a -500 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +380 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Suns vs. Rockets predictions and NBA picks for Friday, December 5.
- Suns vs Rockets pick: Collin Gillespie Over 20.5 Points & Assists (-106)
My Rockets vs Suns best bet is on Collin Gillespie over 20.5 points + assists, with the best price currently available at FanDuel. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Suns vs Rockets Odds
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -108 | 221.5 -112o / -108u | +380 |
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -112 | 221.5 -112o / -108u | -500 |
Suns vs Rockets NBA Preview, Predictions
With Devin Booker and Jalen Green set to miss this game for the Suns, guard Collin Gillespie is in line for a big workload.
This is a difficult matchup, as the Rockets have been a tough defense.
Despite that, Gillespie projects for nearly 20 points alone and 5.9 assists tonight.
Suns vs Rockets Best Bet
- Collin Gillespie Over 20.5 Points & Assists (-106, FanDuel)


















