The Thunder will play the Rockets on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. 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 Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to this game with a 100.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 96.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 14-4 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 12-2 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 6th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 2nd (121.3) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 9th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.1 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 29th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 7-2 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 2-4 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 34-7 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 23-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, basketball fans! The Thunder face the Rockets in Houston...
Thunder boast a 34-7 record, Rockets stand at 23-14 overall...
Thunder lead the Northwest Division with a 7-2 record...
Thunder average 121.3 points per game, Rockets average 117.9...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Get ready for a high-flying, swashbuckling showdown on the court!
Best Thunder at Rockets 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 -4.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +4.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Thunder
Rockets
1/15/26 7:40pm EST | -4.5 -115+4.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Thunder
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/15/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 108.5 o -120108.5 u -105Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Ajay Mitchell
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
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Alex Caruso
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1186.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o +10520.5 u -145Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
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Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11824.5 u -110Bet |
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Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o +10030.5 u -135Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1306.5 u -175Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 36.5 o -10536.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -125Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -110Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at HOU 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 40.5 o +10040.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 42 | 14 | 0.750 | 0.0 | 22-6 | 20-7 | 8-3 | 32-9 | 119.7 | 108.0 | +11.7 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Houston Rockets | 33 | 20 | 0.623 | +7.5 | 18-7 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 19-16 | 114.6 | 109.6 | +5.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Houston Rockets 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.
Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +130 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +1800 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets 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 Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, 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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets 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.