Thunder vs. Rockets Player Props & Best Bets Tonight: NBA Prop Picks (Jan. 15)
My Thunder vs. Rockets player props today focus on Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Alperen Sengun as part of our NBA best bets for Thursday.
The Thunder are a 5-point betting favorite over the Rockets, with tipoff from Toyota Center in Houston set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Prime Video).
π Thunder vs. Rockets player props today: 7:30 p.m. ET
See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds.
| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant, F, Rockets | Over 24.5 points | -111 via FanDuel | βββββ |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Thunder | Over 30.5 points | -110 via DraftKings | ββββ |
| Alperen Sengun, C, Rockets | Over 20.5 points | -103 via DraftKings | βββ |
π° Best Thunder vs. Rockets prop bet: Kevin Durant Over 24.5 points (-111) βββββ
Check out all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.
Durant is averaging 28.6 points per game in January, and that pace should continue against a Thunder team trending downward defensively.
The 15-time All-Star has scored 25 or more points in eight of his last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Thunder have allowed 112 or more points in four of their last five games. Oklahoma City allowed two Utah Jazz players to score 25 or more points on Jan. 7, so Durant should have no trouble reaching that mark.
π₯ More Thunder vs. Rockets prop picks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 points (-110) ββββ
Gilgeous-Alexander has been notorious for not playing fourth quarters this season, but with just a 5-point spread tonight, he will likely play more minutes and cash this prop.
This matchup is expected to be close, which is a good sign for Over bettors. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 35 or more points in two of the last three Thunder games decided by five points or fewer. That trend should continue tonight against a Rockets team that is 3-0 against the spread as an underdog this season.
Alperen Sengun Over 20.5 points (-103) βββ
The Thunder donβt have a defensive answer for Sengun, who has scored 31 or more points in his last two games against Oklahoma City.
In his first game against the Thunder this season (Oct. 21), he scored 39 points on 12-of-24 shooting from the floor, including 5-of-8 from beyond the arc. He led the Rockets in plus-minus (+9) in that matchup and should be dominant again tonight.
Our Liam Fox backs another star to go over his point total with his NBA player props tonight.
π Thunder vs. Rockets SGP
💵 Thunder vs. Rockets same-game parlay
- Kevin Durant Over 24.5 points (-111) βββββ
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 points (-114) ββββ
- Alperen Sengun Over 20.5 points (-112) βββ
Best odds: +565 via FanDuel ($10 to win $56.50)
π Thunder vs. Rockets betting trends
| Thunder | Statistic | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 34-7 | W-L record | 23-14 |
| 20-21 | ATS record | 18-19 |
| 21-20 | O/U record | 20-17 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 games | 2-3 |
π Thunder vs. Rockets injuries
πΊ How to watch Thunder vs. Rockets
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 15
- Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center (Houston)
- TV: Prime Video
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