Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder square off against Houston Rockets in the Emirates NBA Cup Western semifinal at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Get with the Thunder with a -5.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -112 to enjoy a solid victory when they go head to head with the Rockets.

Houston Rockets have won their previous two games. The latest was a 91-90 home triumph at Toyota Center against Golden State Warriors. Alperen Sengun scored 26 points, with Jabari Smith getting 15 and Jalen Green 12.

Oklahoma City Thunder last game was a 118-104 home win. This victory over Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center was their fourth successive victory. On the points front, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 39, Jalen Williams 18 and Luguentz Dort 11.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Toyota Center, with the Rockets claiming the win. Beating the Thunder by a 119-116 scoreline. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W

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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, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Place a wager on Thunder with a -5.5 spread in this Emirates NBA Cup semifinal. We’re confident the moneyline favorites can cover this appealing line at odds of -112.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Rockets vs Thunder stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 consecutive games.

Thunder -5.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Thunder -5.5 @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luguentz Dort Over 3.5 Rebounds -175

Luguentz Dort (Thunder) has had Over 3.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -175 are now available.

Latest Luguentz Dort Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-105

Assists

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

+128

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Jalen Green Under 17.5 Points -130

Jalen Green (Rockets) hasn't covered the 17.5 points total in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -130.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-103

Under 17.5

-130

Assists

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-143

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 107 - 115 Thunder

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Thunder to win 115-107 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability of winning this NBA game, Oklahoma City Thunder might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -233 Moneyline betting odds. Houston Rockets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +194.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 215. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 215, this selection is available at -108.

The Thunder are favorites at odds of -160 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Rockets available at +130 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

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

Moneyline

Rockets

+194

Thunder

-233

Point Spread

Rockets +5.5

-108

Thunder -5.5

-112

Total Points

Under 215

-112

Over 215

-108

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at -118 to rack up Over 31.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -114 is available.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 31.5

-118

Under 31.5

-114

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 21.5

-118

Under 21.5

-114

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 18.5

-118

Under 18.5

-114

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 17.5

-103

Under 17.5

-130

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 14.5

-130

Under 14.5

-103

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-114

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-125

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 11.5

-116

Under 11.5

-111

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-100

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-105

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-120

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-120

Alex Caruso (Thunder)

Over 6.5

-120

Under 6.5

-108

Isaiah Joe (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+105

Kenrich Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

-145

Under 4.5

+105

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-137

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-112

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-135

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-109

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-143

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Alex Caruso (Thunder)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-120

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Kenrich Williams (Thunder)

Over 1.5

+175

Under 1.5

-250

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+175

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+145

Isaiah Joe (Thunder)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+145

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 11.5

-132

Under 11.5

-103

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-118

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-101

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-143

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-112

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+117

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-112

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-100

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

+128

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Kenrich Williams (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-115

Alex Caruso (Thunder)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Isaiah Joe (Thunder)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

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Houston Rockets Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

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

Point Spread

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

Total Points

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

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.80 pts and allowed 110.90 pts in the last 10 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

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

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

8 Jalen Williams

22 Cason Wallace

55 Isaiah Hartenstein

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
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

• 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

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