Rockets vs. Thunder Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 15

Rockets vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video and FDSOK

The Houston Rockets (23-14) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) after winning seven straight home games. The Thunder are favored by 5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The over/under is 221.5 for the matchup.

Rockets vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Rockets vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Thunder win (51.2%)

Rockets vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder have put together a record of 20-21-0 against the spread this season.
• The Rockets are 18-19-0 against the spread this year.
• Thunder games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 21 times out of 37 chances this season.
• Rockets games this year have gone over the total in 19 of 37 opportunities (51.4%).
• Oklahoma City has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (12-11-0) than it has in road affairs (8-10-0).
• The Thunder have exceeded the over/under more often when playing at home, hitting the over in 12 of 23 home matchups (52.2%). In away games, they have hit the over in nine of 18 games (50%).
• This year, Houston is 6-8-0 at home against the spread (.429 winning percentage). On the road, it is 12-11-0 ATS (.522).
• In terms of the over/under, Rockets games have finished over less frequently at home (seven of 14, 50%) than on the road (12 of 23, 52.2%).

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.9 points, 6.4 assists and 4.5 boards.
• Chet Holmgren is averaging 17.9 points, 8.4 boards and 1.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.9 blocked shots (fourth in league).
• Ajay Mitchell averages 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
• Jalen Williams is averaging 17.7 points, 4.8 boards and 5.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Cason Wallace is averaging 7.3 points, 2.1 assists and 3 rebounds.

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant averages 26.1 points for the Rockets, plus 5.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
• The Rockets get 18.8 points per game from Amen Thompson, plus 7.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists.
• The Rockets are receiving 21.7 points, 8.9 boards and 6.6 assists per game from Alperen Sengun.
• The Rockets are getting 15.1 points, 6.9 boards and 1.8 assists per game from Jabari Smith Jr.
• The Rockets get 12.9 points per game from Reed Sheppard, plus 2.6 boards and 3.2 assists.

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