Houston Rockets (14-6) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (15-4)
Game Info: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Toyota Center)
Betting Odds: Houston Rockets +1.5 / Oklahoma City Thunder -1.5 — Over/Under: 226
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Warriors and Lakers, and they play the Jazz, Raptors, and Pelicans next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 114.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 103.8 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.5 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.7 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Timberwolves and 76ers, and they play the Kings, Warriors and Clippers next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.7 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 15.8 points and 11.1 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 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.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last three games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Thunder have lost each of their four previous games at Toyota Center following a road win.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Toyota Center.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Toyota Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last eight games as road favorites following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last five home games against the Thunder following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the reputation of one of the best teams in the league, and they were a cash cow for NBA bettors last season. OKC is going to get the nod in this spot. With that said, the Houston Rockets have won 8 of their last 10 games and are 9-1 ATS in those contests. The Rockets are 14-6 ATS on the season, which makes them the best cover team in the league with the Cavs. We’ve been riding with the Rockets a lot this season, and this is a statement spot for them to prove the young boys are all grown up. I’ll grab the free bucket with the Rockets.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
