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Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder (12/14) game preview: Projected starters, prediction, best odds and betting lines, injury report, how to watch, and more

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder (12/14) game preview: Projected starters, prediction, best odds and betting lines, injury report, how to watch, and more

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 15, 2024, 00:10 IST

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The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off at the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles on December 8, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET. This crucial game determines who advances to the Las Vegas finals. Fans can catch the action on fuboTV, NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Home Network, and Space City Home Network. Betting odds favor the Rockets.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder (12/14) game preview: Projected starters, prediction, best odds and betting lines, injury report, how to watch, and more

The winner of this game will move on to the finals of the Emirates NBA Cup (Image via NBA)

The Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder game will take place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a crucial game for both the Rockets and the Thunder as the winner will head straight to the finals in Las Vegas.
In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the matchup, including injury reports, key players, broadcast details, and more.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Projected starting five

Houston Rockets projected starting five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Fred VanVleet	15.6	4.1	5.9
Jalen Green	19.2	4.7	2.6
Dillon Brooks	12.6	3.7	1.6
Jabari Smith Jr.	11.6	6.8	0.9
Alperen Sengun	18.8	10.6	5.3

Oklahoma City Thunder projected starting five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	30.2	5.4	6.3
Luguentz Dort	9.9	4.6	1.8
Cason Wallace	7.0	3.6	2.2
Jalen Williams	21.8	6.1	5.0
Isaiah Hartenstein	11.6	12.8	4.3

(Note: Projected starters are subject to change. This is not the finalized roster and this applies to both the teams playing tonight.)

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Key players to watch

Houston Rockets key players

- Jalen Green
- Alperen Sengun

Oklahoma City Thunder key players

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Jalen Williams

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Injury report

Houston Rockets injury report

Player	Status	Injury
Dillon Brooks	GTD	Illness

Oklahoma City Thunder injury report

Player	Status	Injury
Ousmane Dieng	OUT	Finger
Alex Ducas	OUT	Back
Adam Flagler	OUT	Finger
Chet Holmgren	OUT	Hip
Nikola Topić	OFS	Knee
Jaylin Williams	OUT	Hamstring

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Team stats

Metric	Rockets	Thunder
Record	17-8	19-5
Standings	2nd	1st
Home/Away	7-5	10-2
Off Rtg	15th	8th
Def Rtg	2nd	1st
Net Rtg	5th	1st

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Previous matchups

Stat	Thunder	Rockets
Points	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32	Fred VanVleet: 38
Rebounds	Isaiah Hartenstein: 13	Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.: 14
Assists	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 7	Fred VanVleet: 9

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Leading players

Stat	Rockets	Thunder
Points	Jalen Green: 19.2	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.2
Rebounds	Alperen Sengun: 10.6	Isaiah Hartenstein: 12.8
Assists	Fred VanVleet: 5.9	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6.3

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Moneyline and odds

- Moneyline: Rockets (+190) vs Thunder (-230)
- Spread: Rockets (+5.5) vs Thunder (-5.5)
- Total (O/U): Rockets -110 (O 213.5) vs Thunder -110 (U 213.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change. Keep an eye out for the recent odds)

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Betting tips

Alperen Sengun scored 18.5 points, which is marginally less than his 18.8-point season average. Given that he has scored 20 points in three of his previous five games, it seems wise to wager on the over.
With 30.5 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is slightly above his season average of 30.2 points. Considering his propensity for scoring, it seems sense to wager on the over.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction

We predict that Oklahoma City will win and go to the final, as do the oddsmakers. Even with injuries, the Thunder have continuously shown that they can perform well under crisis. In a game where the team's total points should be more than 213.5, OKC is predicted to cover the spread.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Date, time, and venue

The match between the Rockets and the Thunder will take place on December 14, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET. It will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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How to watch Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Streaming details and more

- Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free), ESPN+, Hulu with Live TV, and more
- NBA League Pass: NBA TV. Free trial
- TV: ABC
You can also buy the NBA League Pass to get the latest updates about all the games that take place today and henceforth.

About the Author

Raunak Bose

As a passionate WWE content writer, Raunak craft engaging narratives that bring the thrilling world of wrestling to life, capturing the drama, excitement, and heroism of the ring. His work fuels the imagination of WWE fans, making every match and storyline unforgettable.

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