The Rockets will play the Thunder on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NBA regular season has just tipped off for the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. Let's check on some stats from 2024-25 to get a sense of what to expect for this matchup on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. It's also a great way to mark a starting point for each team's performance for this upcoming season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets had a 94.67 power ranking in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The power ranking for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024-25 regular season was 99.67.
- Away Houston Rockets - At the end of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets had a 23-17 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 35-6 record as a home team. They ranked 1st for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Average Points Per Game - At the end of the 2024-25 regular season, the Houston Rockets ranked 12th (114.3) for average points scored per game, with the Oklahoma City Thunder winding up 4th (120.5).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - As for the average number of points scored by opponents in the 2024-25 regular season, the Houston Rockets finished 22nd (109.8), with the Oklahoma City Thunder ranked 25th (107.6).
- Team Records - The Houston Rockets had a 52-30 record for 2024-25, with the Oklahoma City Thunder finishing the regular season with a 68-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Rockets be facein' the Thunder in an early season showdown...The 2025-26 NBA season just be beginnin' and the action is on the hardwood...The Thunder's arena be electric as they look to defend their home turf...The Rockets had a 52-30 standin' last season, while the Thunder be sittin' pretty at 68-14...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets from our partner sportsbooks below...Look at the prop bets for this game and place yer wagers wisely, me hearties!
Best Rockets at Thunder Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -6.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +6.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Thunder
10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Rockets
Thunder
Game to Overtime
10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -115Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
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Alex Caruso
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -110Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 3.5 o -1553.5 u +115Bet |
Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Williams
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 23.5 o -13023.5 u -105Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -118Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -115Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -115Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 27.5 o +10027.5 u -135Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
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Clint Capela
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 34.5 o -12534.5 u -105Bet |
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Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at OKC 10/21/25 7:40pm EDT | 44.5 o +11044.5 u -145Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 22 | 1 | 0.957 | 0.0 | 11-0 | 11-1 | 4-1 | 18-1 | 122.7 | 107.1 | +15.6 | W14 | 10-0 |
| Houston Rockets | 15 | 6 | 0.714 | +6.0 | 7-2 | 8-4 | 2-2 | 8-5 | 120.9 | 110.3 | +10.6 | L1 | 7-3 |
Houston Rockets & Oklahoma City Thunder Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +900 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +155 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Oklahoma City Thunder Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 7:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.