Rockets vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 6, 2026, 1:09AM | Published: Jan 5, 2026, 3:00PM
The Houston Rockets will face the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Toyota Center on Tuesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith, the Rockets are up against a Suns side that includes Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Suns game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Houston vs Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 74% chance of beating the Suns at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Suns: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.32, Suns $3.50
- Line: Rockets -8.5 ($1.95), Suns +8.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 222.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.32 and the Suns at $3.50.
The Rockets are 8.5-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 222.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Suns (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 222.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.32 with Bet365
- Line: Suns +8.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 222.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Rockets vs Suns betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Rockets vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Suns at Toyota Center on Tuesday is the Rockets winning 115-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Phoenix game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Suns prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Phoenix match-up.
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Rockets vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Suns at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Phoenix predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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