The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Houston Rockets as 6.5-point favorites on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. This contest is the 2025-26 season opener for both teams.
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Thunder vs. Rockets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Thunder 119, Rockets 105.
- Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-259)
- Total Pick: Under 227.5 (computer predicts 224.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Thunder (-6.5)
Recent Thunder vs. Rockets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Thunder | -5.5 | 227 | -230 | +190 | 125-111 HOU |
| 3/3/2025 | Thunder | -11.5 | 228.5 | -562 | +409 | 137-128 OKC |
| 12/14/2024 | Thunder | -5.5 | 215.5 | -245 | +199 | 111-96 OKC |
| 12/1/2024 | Thunder | -1.5 | 220.5 | -117 | -102 | 119-116 HOU |
| 11/8/2024 | Thunder | -7.5 | 222 | -346 | +271 | 126-107 OKC |
Thunder 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Oklahoma City was 54-26-2 against the spread last year.
- The Thunder had an ATS record of 37-21-1 as 6.5-point favorites or more last year.
- Last year, 46 of Oklahoma City's 82 games went over the point total.
- The Thunder won 83.5% of the games last season in which they were the moneyline favorite (66-13).
- Oklahoma City had a record of 49-8 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -259 or shorter last year (86%).
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Houston put together a 43-39-0 ATS record last season.
- The Rockets had an ATS record of 3-4 as underdogs of 6.5 points or more last year.
- Houston and its opponent combined to hit the over 45 out of 82 times last year.
- The Rockets were underdogs in 28 games last season and won 11 (39.3%) of those contests.
- Houston had a record of 1-5 when it was set as the underdog by +211 or more by oddsmakers last season.
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Thunder vs. Rockets Injury Report
Thunder
Thunder:
Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),
Jalen Williams: Out (Wrist),
Isaiah Joe: Out (Knee)
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Ankle)
Thunder vs. Rockets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Arena: Paycom Center
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