The Houston Rockets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday to open the NBA season. Tip-off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC / Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024 season series: Oklahoma City won 3-2 (including In-Season Tournament win)
Houston added future Hall-of-Fame F Kevin Durant in the off-season in a trade with the Phoenix Suns after a first-round playoff upset vs. the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets also signed free agent F Dorian Finney-Smith to strengthen what was already maybe the deepest room of defensive wings in the NBA, although he will miss the opener with an injury.
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