Published Feb 6, 2:03pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 6, 2:03pm ET
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Updated Feb 6, 2:03pm ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the OKC Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Rockets pick?
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | +108 |
| Houston Rockets | -113 |
OKC's two-game win streak was snapped with a 116-106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
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The Thunder, who had only eight available players, trailed by 15 points at the break, and the game's outcome was never in doubt the rest of the way. With the win, San Antonio is now 4-1 against the defending champs this season.
Kenrich Williams paced injury-depleted Thunder with 25 points and nine rebounds. Jaylin Williams scored 24 points, collected 12 rebounds, and handed out four assists.
After three straight wins, the Rockets have dropped their last two games. This includes a 109-99 loss to the suddenly surging Charlotte Hornets.
Houston trailed by 16 points after three quarters. And thanks to Charlotte's 5-0 burst early in the final frame, head coach Ime Udoka pulled the starting five, as the Hornets rolled to their eighth consecutive victory.
Only two players reached double figures for the Rockets. Kevin Durant led the way with 31 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the field. Jabari Smith Jr. added 17 points and seven rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
OKC has won seven of the previous eight home meetings in this series, while the Rockets are 2-5 in their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents. However, with the Thunder having multiple players nursing injuries, expect Houston to at least cover the spread, if not win outright.
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Houston Rockets +108
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