Thunder vs. Rockets Prediction, Tips, Odds: Latest News, Injury Updates

The OKC Thunder will face the Houston Rockets away on Sunday at 6 p.m.

OKC (15-4) earned a 101-93 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. The Thunder is looking to finish its road trip with a perfect 4-0 record.

Houston (14-6) earned a 122-115 road overtime win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Rockets are looking to even their regular season series against the Thunder after suffering a 126-107 road loss on November 8th.

Here’s a preview of the game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs Rockets Prediction, Tips

Justin Martinez: OKC 112, Houston 109

Jalen Green scored a season-high 41 against Philadelphia on Wednesday, but he’ll have a harder time scoring against players like Lu Dort and Alex Caruso. OKC is also 4-0 when Isaiah Hartenstein plays, and the 7-footer will make life difficult for Alperen Sengun. I’ll be traveling with OKC.

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Thunder vs Rockets betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, December 1st

Opportunities: Thunder at 1.5

Over/Under: 219.5

Money line: OKC-125 | Houston +105

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Thunder vs. Rockets injury updates

Thunder: Alex Caruso (right hip injury) is out. Ousmane Dieng (small fracture of the right ring finger) is out. Alex Ducas (G League Two-Way) is out. Chet Holmgren (fracture of the right wing of the pelvis) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee operation) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring strain) is out.

Rockets: N’Faly Dante (G League Two-Way) is out. Jack McVeigh (G League Two-Way) is questionable. Nate Williams (G League Two-Way) is out.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup

(With seasonal averages)

Shai Gilgeous Alexander: 29.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists
Cason Wallace: 6.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals
Lu There: 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists
Jalen Williams: 21.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 steals
Isaiah Hartenstein: 14.3 points, 14 rebounds and 1.8 blocks

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Projected starting lineup for the Rockets

Fred VanVleet: 15.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists
Jalen Green: 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists
Dillon Brooks: 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists
Jabari Smith Jr.: 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists
Alperen Sengun: 18.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists

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Thunder vs. Rockets Prediction, Tips, Odds: Latest News, Injury Updates

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