Shawn KrestMon, November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM UTC·3 min readThe headline storyline evaporated when news broke that Kevin Durant would miss his return to Arizona as a member of the Houston Rockets.
Still, there’s no shortage of betting angles here, with both Houston and the Phoenix Suns riding hot streaks.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMy Rockets vs. Suns predictions and free NBA picks call for Phoenix to cover with Durant absent.
Rockets vs Suns prediction
Rockets vs Suns best bet: Suns +6.5 (-110)
The Houston Rockets have won five of six to get to 10-4 on the season, but the Phoenix Suns are not that far behind them at 11-6.
Phoenix is riding a three-game winning streak, and, unlike many NBA hot streaks, it’s not fueled by playing the teams at the bottom of the standings.
The Suns have beaten Minnesota and San Antonio, who both have winning records, as well as Portland, which is currently in position to make the Play-In.
PHX is currently in the Top 10 in both offensive and defensive rating, something Houston can’t boast, despite being the top offense in the NBA. The Rockets are ranked just 13th in defensive rating.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDurant isn’t the only member of the blockbuster trade who will miss the rematch with his old team. Jalen Green, sent from Houston to Phoenix, is out with a hamstring injury.
Dillon Brooks will play, though. The fiery wing was also sent to Phoenix as part of the deal and will certainly be ready to face his old team. He’s second on the Suns in scoring at 21.4 points per game.
It makes sense the Rockets are favored, but on the road without Durant, 6.5 points seems like way too many to be giving up.
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Rockets vs Suns same-game parlay
The Rockets and Suns may play at a slow pace, but this line is way too low. Phoenix hasn't had a total this low in its last eight, and there's more than enough firepower left to eclipse this number.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe hot-headed eighth-year veteran lives for these kinds of games. He’s the lone representative of the Durant trade playing against his old team, and he will come out firing. If there were a line on trash talk, I’d take that Over as well.
Rockets vs Suns SGP
Suns +6.5
Over 224.5
Dillon Brooks Over 19.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Can I get an Amen
With Durant out, Alperin Sengun becomes the focus of the Phoenix defense. That should give Amen Thompson a little more space to maneuver. His point and rebound totals are both inflated for this game, since someone will benefit from Durant’s production.
With 26 boards in the last three games, he seems more likely to hit the rebounding total.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRockets vs Suns SGP
Suns +6.5
Over 224.5
Dillon Brooks Over 19.5 points
Amen Thompson Over 7.5 rebounds
Rockets vs Suns odds
Spread: Rockets -6.5 | Suns +6.5
Moneyline: Rockets -240 | Suns +195
Over/Under: Over 225 | Under 225
Rockets vs Suns betting trend to know
The Phoenix Suns have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at home. Find more NBA betting trends for Rockets vs. Suns.
How to watch Rockets vs Suns
Location
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Date
Monday, November 24, 2025
Tip-off
9:30 p.m. ET
TV
Peacock
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