Houston Rockets
Oklahoma City Thunder
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Thunder

Get Under 227.5 as the Value Bet

The Rockets and the Thunder are unlikely to reach the 227.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -115 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

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Rockets Overcame Thunder in Previous Clash

The Houston Rockets were beaten in their last outing, falling 103–89 to the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs. Amen Thompson scored 24 points, with Alperen Sengun getting 21 and Fred VanVleet 17.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned NBA champions in their last game, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points and 12 assists, with Jalen Williams scoring 20 points and Chet Holmgren 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 125-111 win for the Rockets at Toyota Center when they last played the Thunder. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Thunder win six times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Rockets logo Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 106.5 points, 44.6 rebounds, 21.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 69.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.8 points and 40.9 rebounds per matchup.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 16.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists, while Fred VanVleet averages 3.0 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.8 points, 40.6 rebounds, 19.0 assists, 10.8 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.0 points and 6.3 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 8.1 rebounds and Luguentz Dort 2.4 (43.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Steven Adams, Alperen Sengun.

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

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming NBA matchup. Under 227.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -115.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Rockets vs Thunder stats:

  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rockets games.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Thunder games.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Thunder games at home.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Thunder games.

Under 227.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Wiggins Under 11.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) has an average of 4 points in the past 5 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -105 available.

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Jalen Williams Over 3.5 Rebounds -161 BetMGM logo

Jalen Williams (Thunder) has had Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight home games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -161.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 227.5
Spread Thunder -7
Player Points Aaron Wiggins Under 11.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 227.5 on the total, Thunder to cover the -7 spread and Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) to score Under 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 106 - 115 Thunder logo Thunder

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Thunder on the correct score lines. For example, a 115-106 win in their favor is available at massive 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.

Books Make Thunder Moneyline Favorites

Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as having a 72% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -256. Houston Rockets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +205.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 225.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 225.5, there are odds of -108.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -114.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-118
Under 31.5
-114
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 23.5
-122
Under 23.5
-109
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 20.5
-114
Under 20.5
-114
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-109
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-112
Under 6.5
-118
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-104
Under 5.5
-128
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-109
Under 4.5
-119
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+107
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
+105
Under 8.5
-139
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-105
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-128
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Steven Adams (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+109
Under 7.5
-141
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Fred VanVleet
Injured

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jalen Williams
Injured
Thomas Sorber
Injured
Kenrich Williams
Injured
Nikola Topic
Injured
Isaiah Joe
Injured

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
22 Cason Wallace
55 Isaiah Hartenstein
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
7 Kevin Durant
10 Jabari Smith
12 Steven Adams
28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

04 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 103-89 Rockets
02 May NBA Playoffs
Rockets 115-107 Warriors
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 116-131 Rockets
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 106-109 Warriors
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 93-104 Warriors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 94-109 Rockets
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 95-85 Rockets
13 Apr NBA
Nuggets 126-111 Rockets
11 Apr NBA
Rockets 109-140 Lakers
09 Apr NBA
Rockets 117-134 Clippers

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

22 Jun NBA Playoffs
Pacers 91-103 Thunder
19 Jun NBA Playoffs
Thunder 91-108 Pacers
16 Jun NBA Playoffs
Pacers 109-120 Thunder
13 Jun NBA Playoffs
Thunder 111-104 Pacers
11 Jun NBA Playoffs
Thunder 107-116 Pacers
08 Jun NBA Playoffs
Pacers 107-123 Thunder
05 Jun NBA Playoffs
Pacers 111-110 Thunder
28 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 94-124 Thunder
26 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 128-126 Timberwolves
24 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 101-143 Timberwolves

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
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 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 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 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 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 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
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
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
  • 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