Oklahoma vs Houston Prediction: Betting on the Total Under

Prediction for the NBA match between Oklahoma vs Houston, which will take place on December 15th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Oklahoma

The Thunder made it through to the semifinals of the in-season tournament by beating Dallas in the quarterfinal match at home. Despite the opposition, Oklahoma came out on top with a score of 118-104. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the Thunder's top scorer with 39 points.

It's worth mentioning that this was Oklahoma's fourth consecutive win. Before that, the team beat Utah 133-106 at home, and New Orleans 119-109 with Toronto 129-92 away. In the overall standings, the Thunder are currently leading the Western Conference with a 19-5 record. It's also worth mentioning that Oklahoma is second in defence, conceding only 103.8 points per game on average.

Houston

The Rockets faced Golden State at home in the quarterfinals of the in-season tournament and managed to beat the Warriors for the first time in three meetings. The match was tough, low-scoring, but Houston won by just one point, 91-90. Alperen Sengun finished the game with an impressive double-double, scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jaylen Green made three steals.

The Rockets have won 17 out of 28 games since the start of the championship. The team is currently placed third in the Western Conference standings, with the defence right behind Oklahoma. They are averaging around 106 points per game.

Expert Betting Tips

Oklahoma and Houston are both in the top three for defensive rankings, and the upcoming matchup is an added bonus. Winning the in-season tournament is a great way for the players to boost their financial rewards. So, both the Thunder and Rockets will be going all out to show their best qualities here, and the game will be a low-scoring affair. Let's bet on the total under.

Statistically, let's bet on Oklahoma to win on fouls. They break the rules more often than Houston, and let much less fouls on themselves, but in the upcoming game they approach this component as an underdog.