Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

In a Western Conference matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-358) will host the Houston Rockets (+285) at 8:00 ET. The Thunder are favored by 8.5 points and the over/under line is set at 219.5.

This game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on SCHN.

HOUSTON ROCKETS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Rockets +8.5

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.

WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-116 in favor of the Thunder.
• Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.

Do the Rockets Have What it Takes in Oklahoma City?

The Rockets improved to 5-3 on the season with a 127-100 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. Playing at home, Houston was favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 227, surpassing the O/U line of 215.5 by 11.5 points.

Houston took control early, outscoring the Spurs 31-19 in the 1st quarter and 32-19 in the 2nd. San Antonio edged the Rockets 33-31 in the 3rd, but Houston entered the 4th with a 94-71 lead and closed out the game by winning the final quarter 33-29.

In their win over the Spurs, the Rockets shot 56.2% from the field, with Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet both scoring 21 points. VanVleet was especially efficient, hitting 90.9% of his shots, while Green connected on 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.

Houston made 10 threes as a team, shooting 37% from beyond the arc. Alperen Sengun added 16 points, and Jabari Smith and Tari Eason each contributed 12 in the victory.

The Rockets’ defense was strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, as they held the Spurs to 100 points overall. Even with a 33-point 3rd quarter from San Antonio, Houston’s defense kept them in check.

Houston limited the Spurs’ three-point shooting, giving up 14 threes on 38% shooting. The Rockets also sent San Antonio to the line just 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, Houston recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.

Can the Thunder Grab a Win at Home?

Oklahoma City’s season record dropped to 7-1 after a narrow 124-122 road loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 7 points, the Thunder couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 246 points exceeded the over/under line of 224.5 by 21.5 points.

OKC led 66-55 at halftime, but Denver’s 12-0 run shifted the momentum, putting the Nuggets ahead 91-87. The teams entered the 4th quarter tied at 95, and Denver edged out the Thunder 29-27 in the final period to seal the win.

Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 29 points, 9 assists, and 10 rebounds in their 124-122 loss to the Nuggets, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 points, shooting 52.6% from the floor.

Oklahoma City connected on 16 threes, shooting 40% from deep, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 44%. Williams and Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter.

Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Thunder gave up 40 points in the 3rd, leading to a 124-122 loss to the Nuggets. Oklahoma City allowed Denver to shoot 47% from the field.

The Thunder struggled to contain the Nuggets from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 42% shooting. Denver also went to the line 33 times, hitting 24 free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 15 steals and 6 blocks.