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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Predictions

Best Bet

Rockets -4.5 @ -105

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We’re confident of backing the Rockets to cover the -4.5 spread when they play the Thunder. This is a more than generous line and they look a value pick at odds of -105.

Our expert Thunder vs Rockets betting coverage includes our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Jump straight to the dedicated sections below to see the full card.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder go head-to-head with the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash.

Oklahoma City Thunder were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 120-96 reverse against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Ajay Mitchell led the way with 29 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 and Jared McCain chipped in 10.

Houston Rockets have secured back-to-back home victories. Their last game was on the road and a 116-111 loss occurred against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Kevin Durant scored 28 points, with Jabari Smith adding 22 and Fred VanVleet 16.

H2H: Rockets Overcame Thunder in Last Meeting

It was a 112-106 win for the Rockets at Paycom Center when they last played the Thunder. 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
Rockets	5	1	0.833	121	110	11	2-0	3-1	2-1	2-1	5-1	1L
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L

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The Thunder have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 106.7 points, 44.6 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 42.8% from the field and 85.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.7 points and 44.5 rebounds per matchup.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 25.7 points and 5.8 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein averages 8.8 rebounds and Jared McCain 2.0 (31.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.6 points, 43.6 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 11.1 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 105.9 points and 40.9 rebounds.

Amen Thompson is averaging 18.8 points, with Jabari Smith making 2.8 (40.0%) 3-pointers per contest. Alperen Sengun has an average of 7.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

Best Bet

Rockets should be taken against the spread at -4.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA contest. Back them at the odds of -105 that are available.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Rockets -4.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder 103 - 111 Rockets

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Rockets winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 111-103 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Houston Rockets have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability due to their -175 Moneyline betting odds. Oklahoma City Thunder are the underdogs at +146 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 217.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 217.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Thunder

+146

Rockets

-175

Point Spread

Thunder +4.5

-115

Rockets -4.5

-105

Total Points

Under 217.5

-105

Over 217.5

-115

The Rockets have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, posting 118.50 points per contest while yielding 108.40.

The Thunder own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 111.30 points scored and 112.90 points allowed.

The Rockets earned a 116-89 win against the Thunder in the teams’ last meeting at Toyota Center. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Toyota Center, the Rockets have posted eight victories, while the Thunder have managed two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O217.5	U217.5
Houston Rockets Home Stats		7-3	226.90	118.50	108.40	7	3
Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats		6-4	224.20	111.30	112.90	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O217.5 = Games Over 217.5 Points
• U217.5 = Games Under 217.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 214.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 217.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.70 pts and allowed 107.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.30 pts and allowed 112.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 217.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 105.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.50 pts and allowed 108.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (49%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.40 (85.84%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (84.73%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 23.90
• Blocks: 3.70
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 12.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.80 (79.85%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 11.10
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.70 (76.38%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.7, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 10.10
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	5	1	0.833	108.7	105	3.7	3-1	2-0	2-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Celtics	4	1	0.8	120.8	111.6	9.2	4-0	0-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	4W
Raptors	3	2	0.6	116.8	106.2	10.6	2-1	1-1	0-0	3-1	3-2	1L
Knicks	2	4	0.333	107	107.7	-0.7	1-2	1-2	0-3	2-4	2-4	1L
Nets	0	5	0	110.2	121.2	-11	0-3	0-2	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	5	1	0.833	109.8	101.8	8	2-0	3-1	0-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Pacers	2	4	0.333	116.7	119.8	-3.1	0-2	2-2	0-1	1-3	2-4	3L
Bulls	1	5	0.167	113.5	129.3	-15.8	0-2	1-3	1-0	1-5	1-5	4L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Wizards	3	3	0.5	110.5	109.7	0.8	2-1	1-2	1-1	3-3	3-3	1W
Hornets	3	3	0.5	97.3	106	-8.7	2-1	1-2	2-2	3-3	3-3	2L
Magic	2	3	0.4	109.8	118.4	-8.6	0-2	2-1	0-1	2-2	2-3	1W
Heat	2	4	0.333	118.3	121.5	-3.2	1-3	1-1	1-1	2-2	2-4	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Timberwolves	4	2	0.667	121.5	106.7	14.8	2-1	2-1	0-0	1-1	4-2	1W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	114	115.2	-1.2	1-1	2-1	0-1	3-2	3-2	2W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	4	2	0.667	118.5	113.3	5.2	2-1	2-1	3-1	4-2	4-2	1L
Warriors	3	3	0.5	116.7	115.3	1.4	1-1	2-2	1-2	3-3	3-3	3W
Suns	1	3	0.25	112	124.5	-12.5	1-1	0-2	1-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Clippers	1	4	0.2	105.4	111.8	-6.4	1-1	0-3	1-2	1-4	1-4	4L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	1	0.833	121	110	11	2-0	3-1	2-1	2-1	5-1	1L
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Mavericks	4	2	0.667	114.3	111.8	2.5	2-1	2-1	1-2	2-2	4-2	3W
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	5	1	0.833	109.8	101.8	8	2-0	3-1	0-0	5-1	5-1	2W
76ers	5	1	0.833	108.7	105	3.7	3-1	2-0	2-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Celtics	4	1	0.8	120.8	111.6	9.2	4-0	0-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	4W
Raptors	3	2	0.6	116.8	106.2	10.6	2-1	1-1	0-0	3-1	3-2	1L
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Hornets	3	3	0.5	97.3	106	-8.7	2-1	1-2	2-2	3-3	3-3	2L
Wizards	3	3	0.5	110.5	109.7	0.8	2-1	1-2	1-1	3-3	3-3	1W
Magic	2	3	0.4	109.8	118.4	-8.6	0-2	2-1	0-1	2-2	2-3	1W
Pacers	2	4	0.333	116.7	119.8	-3.1	0-2	2-2	0-1	1-3	2-4	3L
Knicks	2	4	0.333	107	107.7	-0.7	1-2	1-2	0-3	2-4	2-4	1L
Bulls	1	5	0.167	113.5	129.3	-15.8	0-2	1-3	1-0	1-5	1-5	4L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Heat	2	4	0.333	118.3	121.5	-3.2	1-3	1-1	1-1	2-2	2-4	2W
Nets	0	5	0	110.2	121.2	-11	0-3	0-2	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	1	0.833	121	110	11	2-0	3-1	2-1	2-1	5-1	1L
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	118.5	113.3	5.2	2-1	2-1	3-1	4-2	4-2	1L
Timberwolves	4	2	0.667	121.5	106.7	14.8	2-1	2-1	0-0	1-1	4-2	1W
Mavericks	4	2	0.667	114.3	111.8	2.5	2-1	2-1	1-2	2-2	4-2	3W
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	114	115.2	-1.2	1-1	2-1	0-1	3-2	3-2	2W
Warriors	3	3	0.5	116.7	115.3	1.4	1-1	2-2	1-2	3-3	3-3	3W
Suns	1	3	0.25	112	124.5	-12.5	1-1	0-2	1-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Clippers	1	4	0.2	105.4	111.8	-6.4	1-1	0-3	1-2	1-4	1-4	4L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Pistons	5	1	0.833	109.8	101.8	8	2-0	3-1	0-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Rockets	5	1	0.833	121	110	11	2-0	3-1	2-1	2-1	5-1	1L
76ers	5	1	0.833	108.7	105	3.7	3-1	2-0	2-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Celtics	4	1	0.8	120.8	111.6	9.2	4-0	0-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	4W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Mavericks	4	2	0.667	114.3	111.8	2.5	2-1	2-1	1-2	2-2	4-2	3W
Lakers	4	2	0.667	118.5	113.3	5.2	2-1	2-1	3-1	4-2	4-2	1L
Timberwolves	4	2	0.667	121.5	106.7	14.8	2-1	2-1	0-0	1-1	4-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	114	115.2	-1.2	1-1	2-1	0-1	3-2	3-2	2W
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Raptors	3	2	0.6	116.8	106.2	10.6	2-1	1-1	0-0	3-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Hornets	3	3	0.5	97.3	106	-8.7	2-1	1-2	2-2	3-3	3-3	2L
Warriors	3	3	0.5	116.7	115.3	1.4	1-1	2-2	1-2	3-3	3-3	3W
Wizards	3	3	0.5	110.5	109.7	0.8	2-1	1-2	1-1	3-3	3-3	1W
Magic	2	3	0.4	109.8	118.4	-8.6	0-2	2-1	0-1	2-2	2-3	1W
Pacers	2	4	0.333	116.7	119.8	-3.1	0-2	2-2	0-1	1-3	2-4	3L
Heat	2	4	0.333	118.3	121.5	-3.2	1-3	1-1	1-1	2-2	2-4	2W
Knicks	2	4	0.333	107	107.7	-0.7	1-2	1-2	0-3	2-4	2-4	1L
Suns	1	3	0.25	112	124.5	-12.5	1-1	0-2	1-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Clippers	1	4	0.2	105.4	111.8	-6.4	1-1	0-3	1-2	1-4	1-4	4L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Bulls	1	5	0.167	113.5	129.3	-15.8	0-2	1-3	1-0	1-5	1-5	4L
Nets	0	5	0	110.2	121.2	-11	0-3	0-2	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

• 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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