Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Nov 2024

Rockets to Give Thunder a Hard Time

Our betting prediction is that the Rockets will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +8.5 against the Thunder and that makes lots of appeal, with odds of -110 available.

Rockets Claimed Overtime Win in Last H2H

Houston Rockets beat San Antonio Spurs in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 127-100 home win at Toyota Center. Jalen Green scored 21 points, with Fred VanVleet getting 21 and Alperen Sengun 16.

Oklahoma City Thunder have won three home games on the spin. On the road at Ball Arena in their last game, they were beaten 124-122 by Denver Nuggets. Jalen Williams racked up 29 points and 10 rebounds, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, with Chet Holmgren recording 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Thunder saw the former win. It was a 132-126 (OT) scoreline at Paycom Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Rockets victories.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

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The Rockets have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.2 points, 48.5 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 44.6% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 106.6 points and 46.0 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Green is averaging 22.0 points and 3.7 (38.5%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun averages 9.1 rebounds and Fred VanVleet 4.9 assists.

The Thunder have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.3 points, 42.6 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 12.5 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 101.6 points and 49.4 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.4 points and 7.0 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 8.5 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 2.5 (41.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

We’re confident that Rockets can push for a win in this NBA showdown and the +8.5 about the underdogs on the spread makes plenty of appeal. Take -110 that they cover the betting line.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NBA picks.

Key Rockets vs Thunder stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in all of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in all of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 12 consecutive games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Rockets +8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 3.5 Assists -112

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has had Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -112.

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Jalen Green Over 20.5 Points -106

Jalen Green (Rockets) has recorded an average of 25.4 points in the past 5 road games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -106 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 105 - 110 Thunder

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Thunder can be backed to win 110-105 at massive betting odds.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Thunder Heavy Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Oklahoma City Thunder are red-hot -333 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 77% chance of winning this NBA game. Houston Rockets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +270.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 221 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s the chance to back Under 221 at -108.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, the Thunder are favorites and they can be backed at -190 to attain this total first. If you want to back the Rockets, then odds of +155 can be found.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless and it’s great to have so many alternatives.

Moneyline

Rockets

+270

Thunder

-333

Point Spread

Rockets +8.5

-111

Thunder -8.5

-109

Total Points

Under 221

-108

Over 221

-112

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -123 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -106 when it comes to Under.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 27.5

-123

Under 27.5

-106

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 20.5

-115

Under 20.5

-115

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 19.5

-111

Under 19.5

-119

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 17.5

-109

Under 17.5

-122

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 16.5

-119

Under 16.5

-111

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 14.5

-122

Under 14.5

-109

Jabari Smith Jr. (Rockets)

Over 10.5

-133

Under 10.5

-100

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-100

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-111

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-141

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-135

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-110

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-179

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

+102

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

+107

Under 10.5

-141

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-123

Jabari Smith Jr. (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-135

Under 6.5

+102

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+112

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-127

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-100

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-115

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 219.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.50 pts and allowed 112.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.50 pts and allowed 111.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 220.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.80 pts and allowed 110.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.80 pts and allowed 100.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (69.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 32.20
• Assists: 21.50
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.50 (65.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 16.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.70 (82.55%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.6, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 29.70
• Assists: 19.00
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 10.80
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.60 (82.48%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 12.40
• Turnovers : 10.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.90

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

8 Jalen Williams

22 Cason Wallace

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

10 Jabari Smith

28 Alperen Sengun

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak