The Oklahoma City Thunder (64-12) will visit the Houston Rockets (50-27) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from the Toyota Center in Houston. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Thunder are 6-point favorites over the Rockets on the spread, with the over/under set at 227 total points. Oklahoma City is a -230 favorite to win outright, while Houston is +190 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Thunder vs. Rockets predictions and NBA picks for Friday, April 4.
Thunder vs Rockets Prediction, Picks
My Rockets vs. Thunder best bet is on Chet Holmgren Over 9.5 Rebounds, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. But as always, be sure to shop around for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Chet Holmgren Over 9.5 Rebounds (+175)
Thunder vs Rockets Betting Odds
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | -230 |
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | +190 |
- Thunder vs. Rockets spread: Thunder -6
- Thunder vs. Rockets over/under: 227 total points
- Thunder vs. Rockets moneyline: Thunder -230, Rockets +190
- Thunder vs. Rockets best bet: Chet Holmgren 10+ Rebounds (+175)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets NBA Preview
In Friday night’s marquee matchup, the red-hot Rockets face off against the top-seeded Thunder in what promises to be a star-studded showdown. Tonight, the spotlight is on the young centers — both expected to deliver standout performances.
We’re backing Alperen Sengun to record at least 10 rebounds and 6 assists. He’s coming off a 14-rebound, 9-assist performance in just 28 minutes against the Jazz. Earlier this season, he posted that exact same stat line against the Thunder.
Sengun has been a driving force behind the Rockets’ impressive 13-2 run over their last 15 games, anchoring the offense with career-high potential assist numbers. His playmaking and vision have drawn comparisons to a young Nikola Jokic, and he’s expected to shine again tonight.
On the other side, we’re keeping an eye on Chet Holmgren for the Thunder, who’s fresh off another 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. He’s averaging 9 rebounds over his last four games and continues to dominate the glass with efficiency.
Expect both young big men to step up and give us a glimpse of the playoff intensity to come in tonight's matchup.
Thunder vs Rockets Betting Prediction
- Chet Holmgren Over 9.5 Rebounds (+175)
Thunder vs Rockets Parlay Picks
- Alperen Sengun 6+ Assists
- Chet Holmgren 10+ Rebounds
- Alperen Sengun 10+ Rebounds
Parlay Payout: +870
