Rockets vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 14th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, tipping off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort are set to lead the way for the Thunder, while the Rockets are headlined by Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to determine the best Rockets vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Thunder will likely beat the Rockets with a projected final score of 110-104.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Rockets vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Thunder picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena
- Spread: Rockets +5.5 / Thunder -5.5
- Moneyline: Rockets +190 / Thunder -215
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 215 Points (-108/-112)
Thunder -5.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Thunder have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Over 215 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 215 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% chance of the 215-point total going over.
Rockets vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +190 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -215 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 70% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Thunder present the best betting value, with the odds of -215 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 1.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Thunder
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Rockets vs. Thunder game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Green | 19 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Amen Thompson | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Jalen Green to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.1% on the +140 odds offered by BetMGM.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 21 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Alex Caruso | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Isaiah Hartenstein Under 11.5 Rebounds (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein Under 11.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Isaiah Hartenstein to record under 11.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 14.3% on the +110 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Thunder Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Rockets vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Williams Over 1.5 Total Steals
Jalen Williams has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 15 of his last 21 appearances (71% of the time). You can put money on him to record 2+ steals again at odds of -105 (51% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Jalen Williams Over 4.5 Total Assists
Jalen Williams has had more than 4.5 assists in 9 of his last 13 games (69%). You can place a bet on him to record over 4.5 assists again at odds of +110 (48%), available at Bet365.
Jalen Green Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jalen Green has recorded at least one steal in 10 of his last 13 games (77%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -166 (62%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder to record under 11.5 rebounds, with an edge of 14.3% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Thunder -5.5 to cover.
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