Expert prediction
Houston Rockets vs. OKC Thunder NBA Cup Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 14)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Rockets vs. Thunder game delivers the battle for the NBA Cup finals.
- Houston beat the Golden State Warriors to enter the NBA Cup semis.
- OKC leads the Western Conference NBA standings with a 19-4 record.
Houston Rockets aim to take away the conference top spot from the OKC Thunder in the near future. Beating Shai and the boys in the NBA Cup semis would be a great mental boost, and it would also put pressure on the team from Oklahoma.
Check out the other NBA Cup semis: Hawks vs. Bucks Preview, Odds, Prediction
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, December 14, 8:30 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- How To Watch: TNT
NBA Cup Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | +180 | +5.5 | 212.5 |
| OKC Thunder | -215 | -5.5 | 212.5 |
Game Preview
The Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90, showing that they know how to play low-scoring affairs. Although their offense wasn’t that impressive, the defense was rock-solid, stopping one of the best-scoring teams in the league.
Houston’s players average 13.9 offensive boards per game, which is the league-high, and that’s why they have plenty of second-chance points.
OKC has the highest NBA differential between scored and allowed points per game, 12. That’s why the Thunder holds the top spot in the West.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30.2 points per game, and is the No.4 in the top-scorer rankings. He also has 6.3 assists and is much better at delivering dishes than in the past. However, we need to notice that the Canadian significantly improved his defense and is now a legit NBA MVP contender.
Rockets vs. Thunder Head-to-Head
There were two games this year between the Rockets vs. Thunder. Both teams defended their home-court edge, 126-107 for OKC and 119-16 for the Rockets.
Rockets vs. Thunder Prediction
The Rockets are on a great rise, and given their better frontcourt, we will pick them to triumph here and advance to the NBA Cup finals.
- NBA Cup pick: Rockets win
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