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The Oklahoma City Thunder (24-27) host the Houston Rockets (13-39) at Paycom Center on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The contest tips at 8:00 PM ET and airs on BSO. The Rockets are 10-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 231.
How to bet Thunder vs. Rockets
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10 points, with oddsmakers listing the Thunder as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Thunder have -455 odds to pick up the win, while the Rockets are listed at +352 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 231 points.
Thunder vs. Rockets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, February 4, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSO
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Arena: Paycom Center
Thunder vs. Rockets Betting Trends
The Thunder are 32-19-0 against the spread this season. Oklahoma City has been victorious in six, or 42.9%, of the 14 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. Thunder games this year have hit the over 51.9% of the time (27 out of 52 games with a set point total).
In the Rockets’ 52 games this season, they have 20 wins against the spread. Houston has won 26% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (13-37). Rockets games this season have gone over the point total 24 times in 52 opportunities (46.2%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Thunder
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 47 | 30.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1 |
| Josh Giddey | 46 | 16.2 | 8 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Jalen Williams | 47 | 12 | 4 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | 26 | 8.5 | 5 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Isaiah Joe | 41 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2 |
Rockets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 48 | 21.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Alperen Sengun | 47 | 15.5 | 8.9 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 49 | 11.8 | 7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | 52 | 11.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Tari Eason | 52 | 8.5 | 5.7 | 1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Thunder: Luguentz Dort: Out (Hamstring), Aleksej Pokusevski: Out (Leg), Chet Holmgren: Out (Foot)
Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr.: Probable (Hip), Jalen Green: Out (Calf), Kevin Porter: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Oklahoma City Thunder
With 116.6 points per game on offense, Oklahoma City is seventh in the NBA. Defensively, it gives up 115.8 points per contest, which ranks 20th in the league. Offensively the Thunder have played better in home games this year, averaging 119.4 points per game, compared to 113.8 per game on the road. The Thunder’s offense has been better over their last 10 games, scoring 117.9 points per contest compared to the 116.6 they’ve averaged this year.
Oklahoma City is draining 12.1 threes per game (14th-ranked in league). It has a 36.1% shooting percentage (14th-ranked) from three-point land. So far this year, the Thunder have taken 64% two-pointers, accounting for 72.1% of the team’s buckets. They have shot 36% from three-point land (27.9% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Houston Rockets
In 2022-23, Houston is second-worst in the NBA offensively (109.7 points scored per game) and 24th on defense (116.9 points allowed). At home, the Rockets average 108.7 points per game. On the road, they average 110.7. The Rockets are scoring 111 points per game in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 109.7.
Houston is 22nd in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (32.7%). In 2022-23, the Rockets have taken 38.2% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 61.8% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 27.7% of the Rockets’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 72.3% have been 2-pointers.
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