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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder go head-to-head with the Houston Rockets in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Rockets to Put Up a Fight Against Thunder

The Rockets at +4.5 looks an awesome number for the underdogs when they face the Thunder. Take the -114 that this attractive line gets covered.

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Last H2H Saw Thunder Triumph in Overtime

Oklahoma City Thunder have won their previous four games. The latest was a 119-98 home triumph at Paycom Center against San Antonio Spurs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 34 points, with Jalen Williams contributing 20 and Alex Caruso adding 13.

Houston Rockets last game was a 119-113 victory over Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center. That means it’s now been seven home wins on the spin. Kevin Durant registered 28 points and 10 rebounds, Amen Thompson scored 23 points, with Alperen Sengun recording 23 points and 11 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 125-124 (OT) victory was registered against the Rockets at Paycom Center. The Thunder have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Rockets logo Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Thunder are averaging 121.5 points, 41.4 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 10.4 steals and 7.2 blocks while shooting 48.9% from the field and 81.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.5 points and 46.6 rebounds per matchup.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28.1 points, Chet Holmgren 9.1 rebounds and Jalen Williams 5.8 assists, while Luguentz Dort averages 1.5 (31.3%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.0 points, 50.3 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 72.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 105.6 points and 37.6 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 28.5 points, 5.6 assists and 2.5 (35.2%) 3-pointers made, while Amen Thompson has an average of 8.6 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There’s some excellent value on the spread for this NBA contest and we like the Rockets at +4.5. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage at -114.

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 Thunder vs Rockets stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 14 consecutive games at home.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games against Thunder.

Rockets +4.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Amen Thompson Over 17.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has averaged 23.8 points in the past 5 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -110 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Ajay Mitchell (Thunder) has finished with Over 2.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 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 -156.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets +4.5
Totals Over 222.5
Player Points Amen Thompson Over 17.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Rockets +4.5, Over 222.5 and Amen Thompson (Rockets) to score Over 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 112 - 114 Rockets logo Rockets

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Rockets to win by a 114-112 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets 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 Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Oklahoma City Thunder as -179 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 64% likely to win. The market suggests that Houston Rockets are least likely to win at +152.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 222.5 right now. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 222.5, it’s -105.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -114 that he goes Over 30.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 30.5
-114
Under 30.5
-114
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-110
Under 24.5
-118
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-103
Under 21.5
-125
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 18.5
-103
Under 18.5
-125
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-154
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-149
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+117
Under 4.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-112
Under 9.5
-115
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 9.5
+115
Under 9.5
-149
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-118
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+118
Under 7.5
-154
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Rockets Looking to Extend Strong Home Form

The Rockets have strung together seven in a row at Toyota Center. They own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 118.10 points per contest while yielding 107.60.

The Thunder are 7-3 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 121.80 points per contest while yielding 110.90.

The Rockets defeated the Thunder 125-111 in their last meeting at Toyota Center. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Toyota Center, the Rockets have posted seven victories, while the Thunder have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O222.5 U222.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 9-1 225.70 118.10 107.60 5 5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 7-3 232.70 121.80 110.90 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
  • U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 39 33.28 1245 249 31.9 6.4 2.0 4.5 0.8 1.4
Jalen Williams 23 29.98 402 126 17.5 5.5 0.9 4.7 0.4 1.4
Chet Holmgren 35 28.93 625 55 17.9 1.6 1.3 8.4 1.9 0.6

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 37 37.02 696 190 18.8 5.1 0.4 7.6 0.5 1.3
Kevin Durant 35 36.15 915 156 26.1 4.5 2.2 5.4 1.0 0.6
Jabari Smith 36 34.66 543 66 15.1 1.8 2.1 6.9 0.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

13 Jan NBA
Spurs 98-119 Thunder
11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
09 Jan NBA
Thunder 117-116 Grizzlies
07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder
05 Jan NBA
Hornets 124-97 Thunder
04 Jan NBA
Thunder 105-108 Suns
02 Jan NBA
Thunder 131-94 Warriors
31 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 95-124 Thunder
29 Dec NBA
Hawks 129-140 Thunder
28 Dec NBA
76ers 104-129 Thunder

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Rockets 105-111 Trail Blazers
07 Jan NBA
Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers
05 Jan NBA
Suns 97-100 Rockets
03 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-110 Mavericks
01 Jan NBA
Rockets 120-96 Nets
29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets
27 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 19 22 0.463 115.8 118.9 -3.1 10-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 2L
Jazz 14 26 0.35 119.3 127 -7.7 9-12 5-14 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 22 19 0.537 115.5 113.2 2.3 14-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 22 19 0.537 115.5 113.2 2.3 14-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 22 0.463 115.8 118.9 -3.1 10-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 2L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 26 0.35 119.3 127 -7.7 9-12 5-14 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 22 19 0.537 115.5 113.2 2.3 14-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 19 22 0.463 115.8 118.9 -3.1 10-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 2L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Jazz 14 26 0.35 119.3 127 -7.7 9-12 5-14 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
  • 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