Rockets vs Thunder Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 3:31 PM
  • The Thunder are -8.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on SCHN | FDOK

The Houston Rockets visit Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Thunder are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Rockets vs Thunder Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 5-3 against the spread, while the Thunder are 6-2 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Thunder Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+8.5 -110O 221.5 -110+290
Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5 -110U 221.5 -110-375

Thunder vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Friday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Thunder.

Thunder vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+12.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 47 of their last 79 games (+11.18 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 41 away games (+10.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 41 away games (+10.07 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 44 games at home (+25.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 40 games at home (+17.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 4Q Spread in 52 of their last 91 games (+11.37 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games at home (+11.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 44 games at home (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 5-3 (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • 5-3 against the Moneyline (-0.15 Units / -1.05% ROI)
  • 3-5 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • 5-3 against the Under for game total points (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 6-2 (+3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 7-1 against the Moneyline (+4.4 Units / 11.99% ROI)
  • 3-5 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • 5-3 against the Under for game total points (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 76 games (-18.05 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 89 games (-17.93 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 64 games (-15.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 60 games (-14.73 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 78 games (-14.65 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 40 away games (-18.95 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 40 away games (-15.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 84 games (-15.32 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 84 games (-14.00 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 81 games (-13.70 Units / -15% ROI)

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Rockets were 5-21 (.192) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Thunder were undefeated (9-0) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

The Thunder were 20-6 (.769) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Thunder were 41-14 (.745) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Thunder were 20-3 (.870) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

Injury Report: Thunder vs. RocketsFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

  • Oklahoma City Thunder – No Injuries Reported
  • Houston Rockets – No Injuries Reported

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (892 assists/ 666 TOs) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder are shooting 40% from three (601/1,520) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder shot 39% from three (120/305) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Thunder had a TS% of 54% last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets allowed 19.0 fast break points per game (780 points/41 games) on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Rockets allowed 17.5 fast break points per game (1,432 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 9.5 steals per game (435 steals/46 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Thunder have allowed a TS% of 44% this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Thunder have allowed opponents to shoot 40% (280/699) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 46%

The Thunder averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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