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  11. Standings

Going Over the Total Points Makes Sense

Over 224.5 points are expected to be scored when the Rockets and the Thunder meet, with this prediction available at 1.91 and this looks like a value wager.

111-96 Triumph for Thunder in Last H2H

Houston Rockets have been defeated in six straight road games. Their previous contest was a 113-103 home defeat against Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Alperen Sengun scored 30 points, with Jalen Green getting 24 and Tari Eason 14.

Oklahoma City Thunder won their last game 146-132, making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Frost Bank Center against San Antonio Spurs. On the points front, Jalen Williams recorded 41, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31 and Cason Wallace 19.

These two teams last met at T-Mobile Arena, with the Thunder claiming the win. Beating the Rockets by a 111-96 scoreline. The Thunder have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Celtics Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.7 points, 48.9 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 43.8% from the field and 70.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.1 points and 44.0 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 23.1 points and 3.7 (40.2%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun averages 10.4 rebounds and Amen Thompson 5.3 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 127.6 points, 46.4 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 9.0 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.3 points and 44.9 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.5 points and 7.0 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 9.7 rebounds and Aaron Wiggins 3.2 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Jock Landale, Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore, Jabari Smith, Reed Sheppard.

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

Expert NBA Analysis

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible NBA picks. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Rockets vs Thunder stats:

  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Thunder games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Thunder games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Thunder games.

Rockets vs Thunder Prediction

Over 224.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this NBA matchup. We’re taking odds of 1.91 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

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Over 224.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Amen Thompson Over 8.5 Rebounds 1.83 bet365 logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has covered the 8.5 rebounds total in 8 straight games. We recommend backing the 1.83 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

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Jalen Green Over 3.5 Assists 1.67 bet365 logo

Jalen Green (Rockets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight road 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 1.67.

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Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 228
Spread Thunder -11
Player Rebounds Amen Thompson Over 8.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 228, followed by Thunder -11 on the spread and to record rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 108 - 123 Thunder logo Thunder

The Thunder to win by a 123-108 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Thunder Win on the Cards According to the Books

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Oklahoma City Thunder a 83% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming 1.20 favorites with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Houston Rockets are least likely to win at 4.90.

The spread is currently 11, with the total points line at 228. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 228, this selection is available at 1.89.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Thunder at 1.48. On the flip side, the Rockets are 2.65 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at 1.83 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.89.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 29.5
1.83
Under 29.5
1.89
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Jalen Green (Rockets)
Over 20.5
1.80
Under 20.5
1.94
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 20.5
1.92
Under 20.5
1.82
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 18.5
1.82
Under 18.5
1.92
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Player Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 5.5
1.62
Under 5.5
2.20
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
2.20
Under 5.5
1.62
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
1.63
Under 4.5
2.20
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 4.5
1.66
Under 4.5
2.15
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Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 10.5
1.95
Under 10.5
1.79
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 9.5
1.74
Under 9.5
2.02
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 8.5
1.83
Under 8.5
1.91
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
1.75
Under 7.5
2.00
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Fred VanVleet 46 35.48 661 266 14.4 5.8 2.6 3.9 0.4 1.6
Jalen Green 60 33.4 1297 187 21.6 3.1 3.0 4.4 0.3 0.8
Amen Thompson 57 32.29 791 201 13.9 3.5 0.4 8.2 1.3 1.4

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 59 34.18 1906 364 32.3 6.2 2.1 5.2 1.0 1.8
Jalen Williams 57 32.78 1216 297 21.3 5.2 1.8 5.5 0.7 1.7
Luguentz Dort 56 28.83 546 91 9.8 1.6 2.2 4.1 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dillon Brooks
Injured
Fred VanVleet
Injured

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ajay Mitchell
Injured
Nikola Topic
Injured
Isaiah Joe
Injured

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
0 Chet Holmgren
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
8 Jalen Williams
55 Isaiah Hartenstein
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
2 Jock Landale
4 Jalen Green
7 Cam Whitmore
10 Jabari Smith
15 Reed Sheppard

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

02 Mar NBA
Kings 113-103 Rockets
27 Feb NBA
Spurs 106-118 Rockets
26 Feb NBA
Bucks 97-100 Rockets
23 Feb NBA
Rockets 115-124 Jazz
22 Feb NBA
Timberwolves 115-121 Rockets
14 Feb NBA
Warriors 105-98 Rockets
13 Feb NBA
Suns 111-119 Rockets
10 Feb NBA
Raptors 87-94 Rockets
09 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-116 Mavericks
07 Feb NBA
Rockets 114-127 Timberwolves

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

03 Mar NBA
Thunder 146-132 Spurs
01 Mar NBA
Thunder 135-119 Hawks
27 Feb NBA
Thunder 129-121 Nets
25 Feb NBA
Timberwolves 131-128 Thunder
24 Feb NBA
Thunder 130-123 Timberwolves
22 Feb NBA
Thunder 130-107 Jazz
14 Feb NBA
Thunder 101-116 Timberwolves
13 Feb NBA
Heat 101-115 Thunder
11 Feb NBA
Pelicans 101-137 Thunder
09 Feb NBA
Thunder 125-112 Grizzlies

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • 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