Rockets vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 26, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Feb 25, 2024, 12:05PM
The Houston Rockets will play the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Toyota Center on Monday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Alperen Sengun, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Thunder side that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rockets vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Rockets vs Thunder
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Houston-Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 73% chance of beating the Rockets at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Thunder: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $3.05, Thunder $1.46
- Line: Rockets +6.5 ($1.92), Thunder -6.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Rockets at $3.05 and the Thunder at $1.46.
The Rockets are 6.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.92 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-6.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for Rockets vs Thunder is set at 233.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.94 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (-6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 233.5-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Rockets vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.46 with Betfair (73% probability) 🔥
- Line: Thunder -6.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (55% probability)
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Rockets vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Thunder at Toyota Center this Monday has the Thunder prevailing 119-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Houston vs Oklahoma City on Monday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Rockets vs Thunder: Player Props
Looking for Rockets vs Thunder player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Alperen Sengun is expected to lead the Rockets with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 22 | 10 | 7 |
| Alperen Sengun | 22 | 10 | 7 |
| Fred VanVleet | 16 | 4 | 8 |
| Fred VanVleet | 16 | 4 | 8 |
| Jalen Green | 15 | 4 | 3 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 7 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 7 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 8 | 3 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 8 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 5 | 5 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Oklahoma City game at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Rockets and Thunder at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Monday 26 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Houston vs Oklahoma City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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