Phoenix Suns defeat Houston Rockets 102-99: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NBA · Houston Rockets 99, Phoenix Suns 102
The Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Phoenix Suns covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 223.5, with 201 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns final score and game recap
The Phoenix Suns led 35-23 after the first quarter. It was 47-47 at halftime. The Phoenix Suns outscored the Houston Rockets 55-52 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets): 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston Rockets): 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns): 24 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Miles Bridges (Phoenix Suns): 13 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists.
Who covered the spread in Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns?
The Phoenix Suns covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.
The spread opened and closed at Houston Rockets -6.5. AiQ's pick was the Houston Rockets -6.5: a loss.
Did Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns go over or under the total?
The game went under: 201 points combined against a closing total of 223.5, under by 22.5. 94 of the 201 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 220.5 and closed at 223.5. AiQ's pick was the over 224.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Houston Rockets to win at -264, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Houston Rockets -6.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 224.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Phoenix Suns team total 108.5: the under, paying -108, with 102 scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-quarter moneyline: Phoenix Suns won the first quarter, paying +130.
- First-quarter total 54.5: the over, paying -108, with 58 points scored.
- Houston Rockets team total 115.5: the under, paying -110, with 99 scored.
- First-half total 107.5: the under, paying -105, with 94 points scored.
- First-half spread: Phoenix Suns +3.5 covered, paying -108.
Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Houston Rockets at -275 and the Phoenix Suns at +217. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Rockets a 70% favorite. The Phoenix Suns won as the underdog at +217: $217 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Houston Rockets, the best price before the game was -250 at BetRivers: priced near fair (−0.4% value).
The total moved up from 220.5 to 223.5, and the game went under.
Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Houston Rockets 7-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Houston Rockets.
This result left the Phoenix Suns 3-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-2 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Phoenix Suns.
What's next for Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns?
Next for the Houston Rockets: the Denver Nuggets at home on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the Phoenix Suns: the San Antonio Spurs at home on Monday, November 9, 2026.