Oklahoma City Thunder (7-1) vs Houston Rockets (5-3)
November 8, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5 / Houston Rockets +8.5 — Over/Under: 220.5
The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Friday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Knicks and Spurs, and they play the Pistons and Wizards next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.8 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 106.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 22.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 16.4 points and 11.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Magic, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Clippers and Warriors next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 114.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 99.5 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 26 points and 6.8 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 19.6 points and 6.8 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Luguentz Dort is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won eight of their last nine home games following a loss.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last five games at Paycom Center against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 14 games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Thunder’s last six games at Paycom Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds this season.
- Luguentz Dort ranks T16th amongst qualified players for 3P% (50.0%) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Dillon Brooks ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (93.3%) this season.
- Jalen Green ranks 13th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (13.4).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.3).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (95.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for turnover percentage this season (10.0%).
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Thunder are going to be favored at home for obvious reasons, but this line is disrespectful toward the Rockets. The Rockets are a deep, talented team that’s capable of beating anybody any given night. The Rockets are also starting to put things together, with wins in 4 of their last 5 games. This feels like a statement game for the Rockets that they’ll get up for. Also, the Rockets have won 3 of the last 5 games against OKC, and this team is even better. Should be a fun one. Give me the points.