Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 04/04/25

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be trying to extend their winning streak to 12 games when they visit the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Oklahoma City has also won 18 of its last 19 games, overtaking Cleveland for the best record in basketball with room to spare. However, going on the road and giving 6.5 points to the Rockets is not an entirely safe proposition. As such, I’m turning my attention to the game total for this Thunder vs Rockets pick and I’m going with the over. These 2 Western Conference rivals have already faced each other 4 times this season and 3 meetings have resulted in at least 233 points — including 1 with 265. The only exception was a neutral-site showdown in Las Vegas during the NBA Cup, so than aberration is easily explained. The norm for these teams is clearly high-scoring affairs.

More of the same should be in store for Friday. The Thunder have scored at least 119 points in 5 consecutive contests and in 8 of the last 9. Jalen Williams is back after missing 8 games last month and has contributed 18 points or more in 4 straight outings upon his return, including 23 in each of the past 2. Meanwhile, the Rockets have put up at least 121 points in 4 of their last 5 games — including a 148 and 143 in 2 of the their last 3. Jalen Green (21.5 ppg) has exceeded his season average in 9 of the last 12 contests. It’s the over for me.

Thunder vs Rockets prediction: Over 228.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 230.

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