Rockets vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 7, 2023, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 5, 2023, 12:51PM
The Houston Rockets play the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Toyota Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Rockets vs Thunder, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Rockets vs Thunder
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Houston-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 59% chance of defeating the Rockets at Toyota Center.
More: Rockets vs Thunder Match Centre
Rockets vs Thunder: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $2.05, Thunder $1.80
- Line: Rockets +1.5 ($1.91), Thunder -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Rockets at $2.05. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Thunder at $1.80.
The Rockets are listed as 1.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Thunder (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 224.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 224.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Rockets vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.80 with bet365 (59% probability)
- Line: Thunder -1.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Our Rockets vs Thunder betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Thunder at Toyota Center this Thursday has the Thunder winning 113-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Houston vs Oklahoma City on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Rockets vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Rockets vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jalen Green is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 34 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 24 | 4 | 5 |
| Fred VanVleet | 21 | 4 | 9 |
| Alperen Sengun | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Jabari Smith | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 12 | 3 | 3 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 34 | 5 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 13 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 12 | 5 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Oklahoma City match-up at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Rockets and Thunder at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday 7 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Houston vs Oklahoma City have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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