Jan. 15, 2026, 7:01 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Houston Rockets on Thursday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
This will be the second matchup of the season between the two squads. OKC won the first time all the way back on Opening Night on Oct. 21.
The Thunder (34-7) finally got one over the San Antonio Spurs in a 119-98 win on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped up to the challenge with 34 points and five assists. Jalen Williams helped with an efficient 20 points.
Meanwhile, the Rockets (23-14) grabbed a much-needed result in a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Kevin Durant had 28 points and 10 rebounds. Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 11 assists.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGMPoint spread: Thunder -3.5Money line: Thunder -190 / Rockets +154Over-under: 221.5Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Thunder vs. Rockets injury updates
Thunder: Lu Dort (foot soreness) is questionable. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Rockets: Tari Eason (ankle sprain) is out. Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle injury management) is out. Fred VanVleet (torn ACL) is out. Tristen Newton (G League two-way) is out. Isaiah Crawford (G League two-way) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceAaron WigginsJalen WilliamsChet Holmgren
Houston Rockets
Amen ThompsonJosh OkogieJabari Smith Jr.Kevin DurantAlperen SengunAdvice and prediction
Let’s keep the ball rolling. The Thunder must be feeling pretty well. They finally got the best of the Spurs. I know Gilgeous-Alexander said that wasn’t their Super Bowl, but let’s see if they can avoid a dip in performance after such a marquee matchup. OKC has struggled to play in Houston. And the Rockets have for sure circled this date. Expect Durant and Sengun to step up for big games. That said, the reigning NBA champions have turned a corner after a couple of mediocre weeks.
Prediction: Thunder 110, Rockets 105
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