Early forecast: it updates each morning until game day, when it is locked in and graded.
Houston Rockets
5−1 · ranked #6 · away · our pick
59%
Phoenix Suns
1−3 · ranked #20 · home
41%
Chance to win, from our model · Updated Oct 31
Expected margin
HOU by 5.1
Expected score
HOU 113.1 – 108.0 PHX
Expected total
221.1
RocketsThe matchupSuns
−146Our fair odds+146
113.1Expected points108.0
+0.66Power rating−0.03
121.0Points / game112.0
110.0Allowed / game124.5
50.0FG%46.5
37.23P%34.0
45.5Rebounds / game40.2
5−1Season record1−3
7−3Last 102−8
Fred VanVleet G · Reed Sheppard G
Steven Adams COutMark Williams C
Steven Adams COutMark Williams C
Prediction markets
Kalshi · Polymarket US · ProphetX · NovigHOU chance · PHX chance
Our model fair
Kalshino two-sided price
Polymarket USno two-sided price
ProphetXno two-sided price
Novigno two-sided price
Full price table
| Team | Our modelfair | Kalshi | Polymarket US | ProphetX | Novig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | |||||
| HOUHouston Rockets | −14659% | — | — | — | — |
| PHXPhoenix Suns | +14641% | — | — | — | — |
| SpreadHOU by 5.1 | |||||
| HOUHouston Rockets | −5.1our margin | — | — | — | — |
| PHXPhoenix Suns | +5.1our margin | — | — | — | — |
| Totalwe expect 221.1 | |||||
| Over | 221.1our total | — | — | — | — |
| Under | 221.1our total | — | — | — | — |
Odds are the price to buy that side now, taker fee included; the small percent is the implied chance of that same price. Highlighted is the best price in the row among venues on the same line. — means not listed (hover or tap for why). A market price is not the true chance of winning.
Margin range
Houston Rockets by 5.1 expected← HOU wins byPHX wins by →
Houston Rockets wins by 5 or more54%
Houston Rockets wins by 10 or more39%
Houston Rockets wins by 15 or more25%
Within 5 points either way24%
Centered on the expected margin above; shape from the real results of 6,530 past NBA games.
Total range
221.1 expectedTotal points, both teams
Total over 211.568%
Total over 221.549%
Total over 231.529%
Total from 212 to 23139%
Centered on the expected total above; shape from the real results of 6,530 past NBA games.
Probable Starting Lineups
as listed before tipHouston Rockets
Phoenix Suns
For context, not in our forecast.
Rest and Schedule
before this game
HOU·PHX
Oct 30 at DAL
last game
Oct 30 vs DEN
7 days
days of rest
7 days
no
back-to-back
no
0
games in last 7 days
0
3rd straight road game
home / road
2nd straight home game
For context, not in our forecast.
Who's Out
Current team injury listsHouston Rockets
HOUFred VanVleet G · right kneeOut
HOUReed Sheppard G · backOut
HOUSteven Adams C · right calf strainOut
Phoenix Suns
PHXMark Williams C · left shoulder surgery, back about Feb 3, 2027Out
For context, not in our forecast.
Team Comparison
2026–27 season · box-score averages from 4+ games
HOU·PHX
+0.66
rating (0 = average)
−0.03
121.0
points / game
112.0
110.0
points allowed / game
124.5
5−1
season record
1−3
2−0
home record
1−1
3−1
away record
0−2
L1
streak
L2
7−3
last 10
2−8
50.0
FG%
46.5
37.2
3P%
34.0
45.5
rebounds / game
40.2
28.0
assists / game
27.5
16.2
turnovers / game
15.2
50.0
points in paint / game
47.0
Rating Trend
HOU · PHX · 11 daysHouston RocketsPhoenix Suns
Rating (0 = average team)
Head to Head
last 10 meetings · PHX 1−9Mar 30, 2025at PHXHOU 148 − 109
Mar 12, 2025at HOUHOU 111 − 104
Feb 12, 2025at HOUHOU 119 − 111
Mar 2, 2024at PHXHOU 118 − 109
Feb 29, 2024at PHXPHX 110 − 105
Feb 23, 2024at HOUHOU 114 − 110