Rockets vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 8th Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
- NBA Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Friday at Paycom Center, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Thunder will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, while the Rockets are headlined by Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Rockets vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Thunder will likely defeat the Rockets with a projected final score of 114-106.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Rockets vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Thunder picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center
- Spread: Rockets +8 / Thunder -8
- Moneyline: Rockets +270 / Thunder -330
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 220.5 Points (-115/-105)
Thunder -8 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Rockets and Thunder have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Thunder -8 based on FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -108.
Total Points Under 220.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 220.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher probability of the 220.5-point total staying under, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.
Rockets vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +270 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -330 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 76% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Thunder also present the best betting value, with the odds of -330 available at FanDuel Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
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 Friday's Rockets vs. Thunder game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 22 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Jalen Green | 21 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 16 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Jalen Green Over 3.5 Assists (+142)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green Over 3.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +142 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Jalen Green to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 assists, giving us an edge of 14.1% on the +142 odds offered by FanDuel.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 21 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Chet Holmgren | 17 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Isaiah Joe | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Jalen Williams Over 5.5 Assists (+132)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams Over 5.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Jalen Williams to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 6.8% on the +132 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 compiled the best Rockets vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Green Over 3.5 Total Assists
Jalen Green has recorded more than 3.5 assists in 12 of his last 19 games (63% success rate). You can put money on him to record 4+ assists again at odds of +148 (40% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 5.5 Total Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had more than 5.5 assists in 8 of his last 10 games (80%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 5.5 assists again at odds of -154 (61%), also available at FanDuel.
Fred VanVleet Over 1.5 Total Steals
Fred VanVleet has had more than 1.5 steals in 16 of his last 25 games (64%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +130 (43%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jalen Green of the Rockets to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 4 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Thunder -8 to cover.
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