Thunder vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 7, 2026, 8:40PM | Published: Feb 7, 2026, 10:01AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Paycom Center on Sunday, commencing at 7:30am AEDT.
With star players Chet Holmgren, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Rockets side that includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Thunder vs Rockets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Oklahoma City vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 63% chance of defeating the Rockets at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Paycom Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.62, Rockets $2.35
- Line: Thunder -3.5 ($1.91), Rockets +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 213.5 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, the bookmakers currently have the Thunder at $1.62 and the Rockets at $2.35.
The Thunder are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Rockets (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 213.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 213.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Thunder vs Rockets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 213.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Thunder vs Rockets betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Thunder vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Rockets at Paycom Center this Sunday is the Thunder winning 109-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Houston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Thunder vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Thunder and Rockets at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 7:30am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday 8 February 2026
- Time: 7:30am AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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