The Oklahoma City Thunder are finding the worst time to slump with the team going 2-5 SU and 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games. Sure, OKC would be in the playoffs if they started today but the playoff picture in the West is tenuous – to say the least – and the Thunder could find themselves on the outside looking in if they don’t start winning again. That will be easier said than done when the Thunder visit the Houston Rockets Saturday.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the Thunder’s last 7 games.
- The Thunder is 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games against the Rockets.
- James Harden has scored at least 20 points in 19 of his last 20 games.
Though the losses have been mounting up for the Thunder, it is also worth noting that OKC is not getting blown out. It has actually been the exact opposite, as each of their last seven games has been decided by six points or fewer. Getting a better shooting performance from Paul George could be enough to lift the Thunder up during the stretch run with the All-Star shooting just 34.4% from the floor and 30% from beyond the arc in the last seven.
Unlike the Thunder, the Rockets have continued to prove there are among the NBA’s elite – even as the season winds down – with Houston losing just twice in their last 32 games. That span includes a victory over the Thunder, an outing that saw the Rockets shoot 52.8% from the floor, 51.5% from 3-point range and 85.2% from the charity stripe.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Houston Rockets installed as -6-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 218.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 112-98 win for the Rockets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets bring a 64-15 record (41-36-2 ATS) to the battle against the 45-34 Oklahoma City Thunder, who are 32-46-1 ATS. Fans OVER/UNDER betting have seen Houston Rockets go 33-45-1 so far and the Oklahoma City Thunder go 35-44. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Oklahoma City injuries news.
The Houston Rockets sit at No. 12 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are at No. 6 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Houston's No. 2-ranked offense (112.95 PPG) against a Oklahoma City Thunder defense that ranks No. 10 at 104.38 PPG. The Houston Rockets have averaged 46.12% from the field per game, more than the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed so far this NBA season (45.28% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oklahoma City got 44 points from Russell Westbrook en route to a 111-107 loss at the hands of Oklahoma City on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
The Rockets got 27 points from Chris Paul as Houston ran past Portland 96-94 on Thursday at Toyota Center.
- Oklahoma City is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Oklahoma City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games on the road
- Houston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
- Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma City at Miami, Monday, April 9th
Houston at Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 10th
