Thunder vs. Rockets Predictions, Picks & Odds: NBA on Prime, 1/15

As we look ahead to a weekend that is all about the NFL playoffs, tonight is all about the NBA and the Prime Video tripleheader. The middle of those three games is a potential Western Conference Finals preview which features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin Durant, which is why we’ve got our best Thunder vs. Rockets predictions for tonight.

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Thunder vs. Rockets Predictions for NBA on Prime, 1/15

Well, they finally did it. The defending champs finally defeated their kryptonite last time on the court by defeating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. They did so in convincing fashion, also coming through for one of our NBA expert picks by holding them to fewer than 111.5 points.

Now what matters are our Thunder vs. Rockets predictions for tonight’s showdown, and Houston also grabbed a win alongside OKC on Tuesday night. Both teams scored 119 points in their victories, and when they met earlier this year, it was a thrilling double overtime 125-124 win for the Thunder. That was actually on NBA Opening Night!

Since making Thunder vs. Rockets predictions for that game, plenty has happened, but both have proven to be true contenders. That said, it’s difficult to pick against SGA and company, and that’s why we see the Thunder vs. Rockets odds favor them, even on the road against KD. Even still, there is always value to be found when it comes to locking in Thunder vs. Rockets picks!
 

Thunder vs. Rockets Best Bet: Chet Holmgren Over 15.5 Points (-124 at Novig)

The least surprising takeaway from OKC’s redemption win the other night was the 34-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He’s always been able to carry the team, but with no Isaiah Hartenstein and Lu Dort, even more responsibility falls on the shoulders of SGA and their other top guys.

One of which is Chet Holmgren, who had a rather surprising off-night. Well, from a scoring perspective at least, but he still remains the focus of our Thunder vs. Rockets predictions. First of all, we fully anticipate more than 25 minutes on the court now that he’s not dealing with the tower that is Victor Wembanyama.

Granted, he still has to deal with Alperen Sengun, but that’s why we aren’t targeting a rebounding angle. Holmgren was able to take care of business against him in their meeting earlier this year, going for 28 points. He’s also scored 15+ in all six games this month, so we’re confident that he bounces back.

It will be an even smoother ride if we get another overtime game, but even still, we’ve got Chet Holmgren over 15.5 points (-124 at Novig) as the best bet from our Thunder vs. Rockets predictions.

How To Watch Thunder vs. Rockets Tonight

Make sure that you don’t miss the second Prime Video game after the afternoon Germany game and check out how to watch Thunder vs. Rockets tonight:

• Where: Toyota Center in Houston, TX
• When: 7:30 PM ET on 1/15
• Where to stream: Prime Video
   

Thunder vs. Rockets Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

As usual, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC are favored, and you can see the latest Thunder vs. Rockets odds for tonight at Novig Sportsbook below:

• Point Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5 (+102) vs. Houston Rockets +4.5 (-107)
• Money Line: Oklahoma City Thunder (-170) vs. Houston Rockets (+162)
• Game Total (Over/Under): Over 222.5 (-110) vs. Under 222.5 (-101)

Thunder vs. Rockets Injury Report & Latest News

We referred to the Isaiah Hartenstein when breaking things down, and along with the more recent Lu Dort foot issue, they are the Thunder vs. Rockets injuries to note in OKC. As for Houston, beyond their long-term concerns, we only need to keep an eye on the ankle of Dorian Finney-Smith.

As always, you can keep an eye on more than just Thunder vs. Rockets injuries all season long by bookmarking the Fantasy Alarm NBA injury report!

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