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 Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) will try to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (23-14) on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Toyota Center as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and FDSOK. The point total in the matchup is set at 222.5.

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 (51.7%)

Rockets vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder are 20-21-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Rockets' 37 games this season, they have 18 wins against the spread.
• Thunder games have gone over the total 21 times out of 37 chances this season.
• Rockets games this season have hit the over 51.4% of the time (19 out of 37 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, Oklahoma City owns a better record against the spread (12-11-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (8-10-0).
• The Thunder have gone over the over/under in 12 of 23 home games (52.2%), compared to nine of 18 road games (50%).
• This season, Houston is 6-8-0 at home against the spread (.429 winning percentage). Away, it is 12-11-0 ATS (.522).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Rockets' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, seven of 14) than on the road (52.2%, 12 of 23).

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.9 points, 4.5 boards and 6.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Chet Holmgren is averaging 17.9 points, 1.6 assists and 8.4 boards.
• Ajay Mitchell is averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 assists and 3.5 boards.
• Jalen Williams is averaging 17.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Isaiah Hartenstein's numbers on the season are 11.2 points, 10.4 boards and 3 assists per game, shooting 64.4% from the floor.

Rockets Leaders

• Per game, Kevin Durant gives the Rockets 26.1 points, 5.4 boards and 4.5 assists. He also averages 0.6 steals and 1 block.
• Amen Thompson averages 18.8 points, 7.6 boards and 5.1 assists. He is also draining 51.9% of his shots from the floor.
• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 21.7 points, 8.9 boards and 6.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 50.9% of his shots from the field.
• Per game, Jabari Smith Jr. provides the Rockets 15.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Per game, Reed Sheppard gives the Rockets 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists, plus 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks.

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