The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Houston Rockets on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 7 p.m. Central Time and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma.
The two teams tanked last season, and with new important players for each group, not a lot is known about either team. The Thunder were blown out by the Utah Jazz in their season opener, while the Rockets were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Thunder at Rockets notable injuries:
Neither team has notable injuries.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Rockets -2.5 / Thunder +2.5
- Money line: Thunder +105 / Rockets -130
- Over-under: 223.5
Advice and prediction
In the first game, the Rockets needed a 35-point fourth quarter to eclipse 100 points against a sub-par Minnesota and lose by less than 20 points. The Thunder scored 86 against the excellent Jazz defense. It’s not a lot to go off.
With the spread this close, I’d say to simply go for the Thunder ML. Much higher reward for a small risk. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the best player on the court. Jalen Green will have his first battle with Lu Dort. The game may come down to the interior defense stopping Christian Wood.
For best return on investment, I’d say go for either the Rockets covering the spread or the Thunder winning outright. I don’t say that confidently, though.
Prediction: Thunder 108, Rockets 104
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