Juan Camilo Vergara
The 2022-23 NBA season is approaching the All-Star Game break, and this Wednesday, February 1, 2023, we will have an interesting Thunder vs Rockets, two teams with completely different outlooks.
Oklahoma City has seven wins in its last 10 games, excluding Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, and it remains in strong contention for a Play-In berth in the Western Conference. The Rockets are last in the standings, and their eyes are already on the upcoming draft and on the big prize named Victor Wembanyama, the star prospect of the next group of rookies.
Straight away, JefeBet brings you the best sports betting information and NBA predictions. So, below, you will find our prediction for this Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets matchup. Keep reading to find out more!
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets NBA Regular Season Game on February 1, 2023
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Regular Season Record: 24-25
Many preseason predictions had the Oklahoma City Thunder as one of the teams that would be at the bottom of the table in the Western Conference this season. However, with an emerging star like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, they have surpassed all expectations.
Despite losing second-round pick Chet Holmgren for the season, the Thunder have played very well and have a real chance to reach the Play-In tournament. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has four straight games over 30 points (not counting the Warriors game), so we will surely see him in Utah in the All-Star Game.
Betting on the Houston Rockets
- Regular Season Record: 12-38
Almost nothing has gone right for the Rockets in the current season, and several of their young players have not made the expected quality leap, as it is the case with Jalen Green, who despite averaging 22.4 points in January, does so with a poor 39.6% shooting from the field.
Houston’s top brass is expected to listen to offers for veteran Eric Gordon before the trade deadline. The 34-year-old has been below his usual three-point shooting performance at 33.6% (career 36.9%), but numerous contending teams will surely want to add him for the playoffs.
JefeBet Prediction
Houston surprised Oklahoma City and defeated them by 118-105 in the previous meeting between the two in the current season.
For this occasion, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his team will surely come more focused and ready to avoid another surprise, and at JefeBet we believe that the Thunder will win the second matchup of the campaign without major problems.
Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder Spread.
