NBA Betting Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets - Expert Predictions and Best Bets
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be facing off against the Houston Rockets in an NBA game on Thursday at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Prime Video. Let's take a look at the NBA odds for the Thunder vs. Rockets matchup provided by BetMGM Sportsbook and make some expert predictions for the best bets.
The Thunder currently lead the season series 1-0 after defeating the Rockets 125-124 in overtime on October 21 as 6.5-point home favorites. OKC has won their last 4 games, including a convincing 119-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an impressive performance with 34 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in the game.
On the other hand, the Rockets ended a 3-game losing streak with a 119-113 win against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. They are 0-6 against the spread in their last 6 games. Forward Kevin Durant and center Alperen Sengun led the Rockets in the victory with strong performances. The Rockets will be looking to build on their recent win against the Thunder.
The Thunder are favored to win the game, but the Rockets have been strong at home with a 12-2 record. I recommend betting on Kevin Durant to score 25+ points in the game, as he has been in good form recently. Additionally, taking the Rockets +5.5 points seems like a safe bet, considering their ability to keep games close.
In terms of the total points scored, the Thunder have been involved in high-scoring games recently, while the Rockets have seen more unders. The first meeting between these teams went over 225.5 points, and I expect another high-scoring game. Therefore, betting on the over 221.5 points is a good choice for this matchup.
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