The Houston Rockets (23-14) are underdogs (by 5 points) to continue a seven-game home win streak when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Thunder vs. Rockets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Thunder 115, Rockets 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-198)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 229.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (+5)
Recent Thunder vs. Rockets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Thunder | -6.5 | 226.5 | -251 | +204 | 125-124 OKC |
| 4/4/2025 | Thunder | -5.5 | 227 | -230 | +190 | 125-111 HOU |
| 3/3/2025 | Thunder | -11.5 | 228.5 | -562 | +409 | 137-128 OKC |
| 12/14/2024 | Thunder | -5.5 | 215.5 | -245 | +199 | 111-96 OKC |
| 12/1/2024 | Thunder | -1.5 | 220.5 | -117 | -102 | 119-116 HOU |
| 11/8/2024 | Thunder | -7.5 | 222 | -346 | +271 | 126-107 OKC |
Thunder 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Oklahoma City has compiled a 20-21-0 record against the spread.
- The Thunder have a 20-20 record against the spread in games they were favored by 5 points or more this season.
- In Oklahoma City's 37 games with a set total, 21 have hit the over (56.8%).
- The Thunder have been favorites in 41 games this season and won 34 (82.9%) of those contests.
- Oklahoma City has a record of 34-6, a 85% win rate, when it's favored by -198 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston has gone 18-19-0 ATS this season.
- The Rockets are 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 5-point underdogs.
- Houston's games have hit the over 19 out of 37 times (51.4%).
- The Rockets have been the moneyline underdog only two other times so far this season, and they split the games.
- Houston has played as a moneyline underdog of +165 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.
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Thunder vs. Rockets Injury Report
Thunder
Thunder:
Nikola Topic: Out (Groin),
Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),
Luguentz Dort: Questionable (Foot),
Isaiah Hartenstein: Out (Calf)
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Tari Eason: Out (Ankle)
Thunder vs. Rockets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and FDSOK
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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