Rockets vs. Thunder: Preview, Predictions and Betting Picks

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, the Houston Rockets (1-13) are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-8) at Paycom Center. Currently, the Rockets are 5-8-1 against the spread in the 2021-22 NBA regular season, whereas the Thunder are 7-6 against the spread. BetUS odds are available below.

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder odds, predictions, picks and game preview

Start time: 8 p.m. ET

Location: Paycom Center; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

TV channels: AT&T SportsNet Southwest, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports Southwest, NBA League Pass

Radio broadcast: WWLS/WKY, KBME/KQBU-FM

Live stream: DIRECTV STREAM (cancel within 14 days for a full refund), Hulu + Live TV (seven-day free trial),

ESPN’s Basketball Power Index: Thunder have a 62% chance of winning

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Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder news

Referencing Land of Basketball’s statistics, these Western Conference teams have played 237 regular season games all-time against one another. The Thunder are 116-111 versus the Rockets. However, in the last three head-to-head meetings, Oklahoma City is 2-1 against Houston. On Oct. 22, 2021, the Rockets won 124-91 at Toyota Center. Not to mention, these two below-.500 teams are 5-5 in their previous 10 head-to-head contests.

On Tuesday, the Rockets assigned forward Usman Garuba to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the organization’s G League affiliate. In seven NBA games played, Garuba averaged 1.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and nearly 1.0 assist per game this season. The rookie was selected 23rd overall by the team in the 2021 NBA Draft. The young forward was born in Azuqueca de Henares, Spain.

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Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder betting lines and odds

Sportsbook: BetUS

Over/Under: 213

Point spread: Thunder -3.5 (-110)

Best moneyline: Rockets +140, Thunder -160

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder injury report

Rockets: PG John Wall (out indefinitely) | PG Kevin Porter Jr. (questionable)

Thunder: No reported injuries

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder preview

Additionally, in the Rockets’ 136-102 blowout loss on the road versus the Grizzlies on Monday, rookie guard Jalen Green led his team in scoring, finishing his effort with 15 points in 28 minutes played. Forward Jae’Sean Tate accumulated 14 points and 9.0 rebounds in 25 minutes spent on the court, too. While the Rockets did score 31 points in the fourth quarter, they also surrendered just as many.

In the third quarter, Houston was outscored 31 to 15 versus Memphis. They shot 36-for-95 (37.9%) from the floor and 11-for-38 (28.9%) from behind the arc. The biggest contributing factor, which led to the team’s 34-point loss, was the fact that they allowed 70 points in the paint. Houston’s defense was nonexistent from start to finish. Now, they are 0-8 on the road and 4-3-1 ATS away.

Furthermore, on Monday, in the Thunder’s 103-90 away loss against the Heat, forward Luguentz Dort scored a team-high 20 points in 31 minutes of action. Center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl closed out his performance with 16 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26 minutes on the court. Despite the Thunder losing by 13 points, they are playing better than the Rockets.

Oklahoma City shot 34-for-83 (41%) from the field and 15-for-41 (36.6%) from three-point range. The Heat were held to 43 first-half points, but the Thunder have not yet established a consistent offense this season. Their four-game winning streak was snapped against the Nets on Sunday, and they have lost five of their past 10 games. Now, the team is 3-4 at home, 2-4 away and 4-3 ATS at home.

Projected starting lineup

Rockets: PG D.J. Augustin | SG Jalen Green | SF Jae’Sean Tate | PF Christian Wood | C Daniel Theis

Thunder: PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | SG Josh Giddey | SF Luguentz Dort | PF Darius Bazley | C Derrick Favors

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder prediction

Moreover, the total for tonight’s intraconference matchup is set at 213. According to the spread consensus, 90% of gamblers are predicting the Thunder will cover the spread at Paycom Center. Upon further review of the total consensus, 55% of bettors are hoping the total will go under 213. Leading into this game, Houston is 1-1 as a selected favorite and 0-12 as an underdog, while Oklahoma City is 0-0 as a favorite and 5-8 as an underdog.

For interesting betting trends, the Rockets are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five performances. The total has gone under in 10 of their past 15 games played as well. Next, they are 0-10 straight up in their previous 10 contests, and the total has gone under in eight of the team’s last 12 matches versus Western Conference opponents. Finally, the total has gone under in five of their past five games against Northwest Division opponents.

As for the Thunder, they are 5-2 ATS in their previous seven performances. Also, the total has gone under in seven of the team’s last eight games. And, Oklahoma City is 6-14 SU in the team’s past 20 contests. Next, they are 4-2 SU in their previous six matches played in the month of November. Lastly, they are 2-4 ATS in their past six contests played versus Southwest Division opponents. Therefore, pick the Thunder to win and they will cover the spread.

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder betting pick

Pick the Thunder to win at home, they will cover the spread and the total will go under 213. Oklahoma City is a 3.5-point favorite with BetUS.

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