Oklahoma - Houston. NBA match forecast
On December 15, Oklahoma will host Houston in a regular NBA championship match. The game will be held at T-Mobile Arena. The match starts at 04:30 Moscow time. The Thunder defeated Dallas in their previous home game. Will Mark Daignault team be able to build on their success in front of their fans in the game against the Rockets and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast

Command Analysis

Oklahoma City Thunder

Current form
Oklahoma has won its last four games in a row. In the game on December 11, the Thunder defeated Dallas 118-104 on their home court. The biggest contribution to the victory was made by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 39 points, made eight rebounds and five assists. Isaiah Hartenstein (10-13-3) had a double-double. Jaylen Williams scored 18 points, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace each had 11. Mark Daignault team (19 wins and five losses) confidently leads the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Thunder enter the upcoming match without any losses among their leaders. But the team has a large number of replacement players in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Thunder average 110 points against the Rockets (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Shay Gilgeous-Alexander - Cason Wells - Luguentz Dort - Jaylen Williams - Isaiah Hartenstein.

Houston Rockets

Current form
Houston has lost its last two out of four games. In the December 12 meeting, the Rockets beat Golden State on their home court with a minimal score difference (91:90). The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Alperen Şengün, who made a double-double (26 points, 11 rebounds, five assists). Jabari Smith recorded 15 points, Jaylen Green - 12, Amen Thompson - ten. Aime Udoka team (17 wins and eight losses) occupies third place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Rockets headed to Oklahoma City with a fighting squad, with only starter Dillon Brooks questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston averages 111 points in games against Oklahoma (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Fred VanVleet - Jaylen Green - Dillon Brooks - Jabari Smith - Alperen Sengun.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Shengyun under 11.5
Shengyun averages 10.9 rebounds per game
1.87VanVleet Total Assists Under 7.5
VanVleet averages 5.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Oklahoma is approaching the game with Houston as a clear favorite. However, according to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will also have a chance to succeed. And that true. The team from Texas beat Thunder in their last home game. Basketball players from the Nimble State are definitely in a revenge mood. It time to pay off their debts. Daignault team will have to win with the noisy support of their fans.
Our prediction is Oklahoma victory with a handicap of (-4.5) points including overtime at 1.76
Bet on total
Oklahoma and Houston have shown decent performance in their head-to-head matches this season. The average score over the last ten games is 221 points. Everything points to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 216.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Oklahoma has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games. The Thunder will no doubt do everything possible to build on the momentum of their win over Dallas in front of their fans. Daignault team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Oklahoma City to win the first quarter at 1.76