The Rockets are all set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Dec 6. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be shown on Spac. Oklahoma City enters this contest as 2-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 226.5. Can the Thunder come out on top as the favorite? Our Rockets vs. Thunder player props and predictions await you below.
Rockets vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Thunder -2
- Total 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 6
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston TX
- TV: Spac
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 5-0. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 124 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Houston posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-2-1 ATS.
- The last ten games that Houston was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-2-1 while going 4-6 straight up.
Can the Thunder Lock in a Road Win?
On the season, the Thunder have gone 13-6 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. At home, they are 6-4 while going 7-2 on the road.
The Thunder recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 126 points against the Mavericks. This output exceeded their season average of 119.7 points per game. For the season, the Thunder offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 49%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 13.3 made three’s per contest.
Oklahoma City’s defense has been playing well, ranking 9th in the NBA with 111.4 points allowed per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Thunder are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 8th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 9th in blocked shots at 5.8 per game.
Will the Rockets Defense Show Up at Home?
In their previous five games, the Rockets are 2-3 and have an overall record of 8-9. On the road this year, the Rockets are 0-8 compared to an 8-1 record at home.
The Rockets offense is coming off a game where they scored 97 points against the Lakers. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.4% and connected on 11 threes. For the season, the Rockets offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 25th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.
This season, the Rockets defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 107.2 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Rockets are causing 12.2 turnovers per game, ranking 6th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 26th in rejections, averaging 4.4 blocked shots each game.
Rockets vs. Thunder Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Alperen Sengun and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -129. Our projections have Alperen Sengun finishing with a stat line of 19 points, 7 and 4 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Alperen Sengun Under 22.5 Points (-129)
Rockets vs. Thunder Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Thunder to secure the win, with an expected final score of 111-106. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -2.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 226.5, and our model projects the Thunder and Rockets to reach a combined total of 217 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Thunder -2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook