Houston @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has gone under 32.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Alperen Sengun has converted 7.5 buckets per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the league. Alperen Sengun has tallied 32.0 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 84th percentile. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Thunder may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a massive 4.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games (10th-most in the NBA).

As it relates to scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 118.9 points per game measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA since the start of last season. The 6th-speediest tempo offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Thunder. Aaron Wiggins will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally raises player production for all stats.

Among all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. rates in the 75th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 29.0 minutes per game since the start of last season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 4.2 foul shots per game (7th-highest in the league) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, easily managing to draw fouls.

Among all players in the NBA, Amen Thompson lands in the 88th percentile for field goal performance with a great 54.6% rate since the start of last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Amen Thompson comes in at the 86th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 32.3 minutes per game since the start of last season. This year, opposing starting PGs have tallied 7.7 3-point attempts per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Thunder, designating this as a good matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

As it relates to scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 118.9 points per game measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA since the start of last season. The 6th-speediest tempo offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Thunder. Cason Wallace will likely see a rise in efficiency for all stats in light of having the home court advantage in this game.

Luguentz Dort has sunk 2.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Luguentz Dort places in the 75th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 29.2 minutes per game since the start of last season. As it relates to scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 118.9 points per game measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. Houston is a positive one for three-pointers; when the Houston Rockets are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 3rd-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The 6th-speediest tempo offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Thunder.

Steven Adams has accumulated 1.1 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the league (18th percentile). When guarding fellow starting Cs, Isaiah Hartenstein ranks in the 86th percentile with a monstrous 2.6 shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against him per game since the start of last season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The showdown with Isaiah Hartenstein in terms of getting to the free-throw line slots into only the 96th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs attempting a monstrous 4.0 foul shots per game since the start of last season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 0.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc since the start of last season, placing him in the 4th percentile among all players in the NBA. Isaiah Hartenstein has committed 2.9 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (96th percentile). The number of points scored against Steven Adams has been very low (11.1 per game) when matched up against other starting Cs since the start of last season (7th percentile). The matchup with Steven Adams as it relates to getting to the free-throw line comes in at the 4th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting a mere 2.1 free throws per game since the start of last season.

This year, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 21.7% on threes (worst in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, designating this as a difficult matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant slots into the 99th percentile for shots sunk, registering a massive 9.6 per game since the start of last season. Among all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant places in the 99th percentile for three-point ability with a stellar 46.6% rate since the start of last season. Kevin Durant has been on the court for 36.6 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 98th percentile. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 44.1% on three-pointers (2nd-best in the NBA) vs. the Thunder, resulting in a good matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets.

Jalen Williams has not yet played a game this season.

Alex Caruso has gone over 8.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Joe has gone over 6.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Holiday has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 8 games.

Clint Capela has gone over 3.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Ajay Mitchell has gone over 7.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Jaylin Williams has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.