- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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This Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) will visit the Toyota Center, looking to secure a victory against the Houston Rockets (23-14).
Last time out, the Thunder faced the Spurs and clinched a 119-98 victory. Oklahoma City achieved a stellar field goal percentage of 51.9%, hitting 42 of 81 attempts and sinking 11 of 30 from beyond the arc. They were particularly effective at the charity stripe, converting 24 of 27 free throws for an impressive 88.9%. On the boards, they grabbed 43 rebounds, including 5 offensive. They also dished out 26 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Oklahoma City’s opponents shot 40.0% from the field, with the Spurs ending the game at 43.6% on 41 of 94 attempts. San Antonio managed to gather 42 rebounds (12 offensive, 30 defensive) and blocked 11 shots, while hitting 70.8% of their free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 23 fouls compared to San Antonio’s 25.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a standout performer, scoring 34 points on 11 of 23 shooting. He logged 34 minutes on the court, pulling down 5 rebounds and providing 5 assists, shooting at an effective rate of 47.8% from the field.
The Thunder come into this matchup with a stellar season record of 34-7. They average 12.3 turnovers and commit 20.5 personal fouls per game. On average, Oklahoma City grabs 43.9 rebounds and has compiled 1,053 assists so far this season, ranking 12th in the league for assists. The team shoots 35.6% from three-point range (538 of 1,513) and an impressive 82.8% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 121.3 points per game (2nd in the NBA) while shooting 49.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Thunder force 18.1 turnovers and draw 21.5 fouls per game. They allow opponents to shoot 37.5% from three-point distance and rank 1st in the NBA with just 108.1 points allowed per game. Oklahoma City’s defensive shooting percentage stands at 43.6%, and they give up an average of 44.6 rebounds per game. They rank 10th for assisted baskets allowed, having surrendered 1,009 assists this season.
In their most recent outing, the Rockets triumphed over the Bulls with a close score of 119-113. Houston allowed Chicago to grab 40 rebounds (14 offensive). They finished with a three-point shooting rate of 32.4%, converting 12 of 37 attempts, and shot 19 of 23 from the free-throw line (82.6%). The Rockets shot 51.1% from the field with 45 successful attempts out of 88. They made 7 of 24 three-pointers (29.2%) and went to the line 29 times, converting 22 shots for a rate of 75.9%. Chicago was called for 19 fouls, contributing to the Rockets’ free-throw attempts. Houston’s defensive effort included collecting 38 rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 50 rebounds for the game.
Kevin Durant was pivotal for the Rockets, finishing with 28 points in 40 minutes of play, dishing out 4 assists. He made 12 of 23 shots, achieving a field goal percentage of 52.2%, and grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Rockets’ record stands at 23-14 this season. Offensively, Houston is shooting 48.2% from the field, ranking 6th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 4,364 points this season (117.9 points per game) and average 49.1 rebounds. Their assists per game sit at 25.1 (23rd in the NBA), while they commit 15.6 turnovers. Houston averages 19.6 personal fouls per game and shoots 76.7% from the free throw line.
On defense, Houston allows opponents to shoot 35.4% from 3-point range (465 of 1,312) and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Their defense ranks 2nd and 1st, respectively, in assists allowed and rebounds. The Rockets are the 3rd-best team in points allowed, averaging 110.8 points per game. They force an average of 13.5 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 46.2% from the floor (8th in the league).
What’s today’s parlay prediction?
Pick: Bet on Houston and the under total points
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