The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Houston Rockets Wednesday in Game 7 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series at AdventHealth Arena. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Thunder-Rockets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Thunder vs. Rockets Key injuries
Rockets
- SF Luc Mbah a Moute (knee) out
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Thunder vs. Rockets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Rockets 113, Thunder 106
Moneyline (ML)
The ROCKETS (-239) open this Game 7 contest against the Thunder as big moneyline favorites. Despite the Rockets losing six of their last nine games and their offense sputtering at times, oddsmakers believe they will close out this series Wednesday night.
It is a bit concerning that Houston has lost three of the last four games against Oklahoma City, but they simply have the more talented roster and should be able to outscore the Thunder in Game 7. Take Houston to win this game outright.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The ROCKETS -5.5 (-110) are two-basket favorites. While the last game between these two squads was close, most of these games have been decided by seven ore more points. While Game 7s have a tendency to be a bit sloppy, look for the Rockets to try to take care of business early in this game to avoid any late-game troubles.
Take HOUSTON 5.5 (-110) to win by at least 6 points and cover the spread in this win-or-go-home game.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Game 7 matchup between the Rockets and Thunder is set at 215.5 points. As mentioned above, Game 7s tend to be sloppy and lower scoring; however, look for both teams to approach 110 points in this contest and for the OVER 215.5 (-110) to hit in Orlando.
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