Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/02/2024, 05:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 25/02/2024 at 05:46 in NBA Predictions

The Houston Rockets will play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center in the NBA on Sunday night. The hosts are 25-31 and 12th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 39-17 and second in the Conference standings. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been very impressive lately, winning seven of their last nine games. They are now aiming to extend their current four-game win streak after defeating the Wizards 147-106 on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 30 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists, while Chet Holmgren contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds. The Thunder currently rank third in the NBA in scoring, averaging 121.4 points per game, while the Rockets allow the 11th-fewest points per game, conceding an average of 112.9. Defensively, the Thunder are allowing 113.4 points per game, ranking 13th in the NBA. However, they have conceded an average of just 108.7 points per game in their last three games. The Thunder have a full roster available for this match.

The Houston Rockets have been struggling recently, losing six of their last eight games overall. However, they did manage a hard-fought 114-110 home win against the Suns on Friday. Fred VanVleet led the team with 23 points and five assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 22 points and 16 rebounds. Houston ranks 21st in the NBA in scoring, averaging 113.2 points per game, while Oklahoma City ranks 13th in points allowed per game, conceding an average of 113.4. Defensively, the Rockets are allowing 112.9 points per game, but that has increased to an average of 119.3 over their last three games. Notably, Houston has a much better home record (20-9) compared to their away record (5-22). Steven Adams and Tari Eason are uncertain for this match.