Thunder vs. Rockets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 8

Published 9:20 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-1) host the Houston Rockets (5-3) after winning three straight home games. The Thunder are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which begins at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, November 8, 2024.

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Thunder vs. Rockets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: SCHN and FDSOK
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Venue: Paycom Center

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Thunder vs. Rockets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Thunder 113 – Rockets 104

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Spread & Total Prediction for Thunder vs. Rockets

  • Pick ATS: Rockets (+ 8.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Thunder (-8.2)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (219.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 217.1
  • The Thunder’s .750 ATS win percentage (6-2-0 ATS Record) is higher than the Rockets’ .625 mark (5-3-0 ATS Record) in 2024-25.
  • Oklahoma City and its opponents have combined to top the point total in 37.5% of its games this season (three of eight), the same percentage as Houston and its opponents (three of eight).
  • The Thunder have an .857 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (6-1) this season while the Rockets have a 1.000 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (2-0).

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Thunder Performance Insights

  • The Thunder are putting up 114.4 points per game this year (12th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really played well defensively, giving up just 99.4 points per game (best).
  • Oklahoma City ranks worst in the NBA with 50.1 rebounds allowed per game. Meanwhile, it is averaging 45.3 boards per game (11th-ranked in league).
  • The Thunder rank 16th in the NBA with 25.8 assists per game.
  • Oklahoma City ranks best in the NBA by forcing 19.6 turnovers per game. It ranks seventh in the league by averaging 12 turnovers per contest.
  • The Thunder are draining 14 three-pointers per game (11th-ranked in NBA) this season, while owning a 35.4% three-point percentage (17th-ranked).

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Rockets Performance Insights

  • In 2024-25, the Rockets are 13th in the NBA offensively (113.8 points scored per game) and third-best defensively (106.8 points conceded).
  • In 2024-25, Houston is fourth-best in the league in rebounds (47.3 per game) and 19th in rebounds allowed (45.1).
  • At 22.1 assists per game, the Rockets are fourth-worst in the NBA.
  • Houston is the best squad in the NBA in turnovers per game (10.9) and sixth in turnovers forced (15).
  • The Rockets make 12.4 3-pointers per game and shoot 32.7% from beyond the arc, ranking 16th and 24th, respectively, in the NBA.

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