The Oklahoma City Thunder (24-26) battle the Houston Rockets (12-38) Wednesday. Tip from Toyota Center is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets beat the Pistons in Detroit last time out on Saturday, winning outright 117-114 as 5.5-point underdogs. However, Houston is just 2-8 against the spread (ATS) over its last 10 and 20-29-1 ATS on the season. The Rockets are led in scoring by G Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.7 points per game.
The Thunder lost to the Golden State Warriors 128-120 Monday, failing to cover as 5-point home underdogs. They are 7-2-1 ATS over their last 10 games and are a strong 31-18-1 ATS on the season. Oklahoma City is led by G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 30.9 points per game.
Houston beat Oklahoma City 118-105 at Toyota Center on Nov. 26, comfortably winning as a 1.5-point underdog as the Under (232.5) connection in their only battle so far this season.