The Rockets will be the home team for Game 7 and are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games as the home team against a team with a winning record.
The experts predicted it and what every basketball fan wants to see is about to go down, with Game 7 between the Rockets and Thunder set to go down on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. The Thunder forced a final game in the series after a 104-100 win on Monday.
The Rockets opened as 5.5-point favourites on the NBA odds.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Rockets will be the home team for Game 7 and are 5-1 against the spread in their last six home games against a team with a winning record. On the other side, the Thunder are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against Houston, but 0-6 ATS in their last six road games overall.
The total on Wednesday will be 219 points. The under is 9-2 in the Rockets last 11 games playing on one days rest and 8-1 in the Thunder’s last nine games as an underdog between 5 to 10.5 points.
Oklahoma City Thunder
No one stood out more on Monday than Chris Paul. After a slow start Paul dropped 15 points in the fourth quarter to finish with 28 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The most impressive CP3 stat from the game is his overall importance. The Thunder outscored the Rockets by 20 points with Paul on the floor in Game 6.
Danilo Gallinari was also huge for OKC on Monday. Gallinari finished with 25 points, five rebounds and one assist and sealed the deal for the Thunder with two late free throws. Rookie sensation Lu Dort, known for being a defensive thorn in Harden’s side this series, came up big on the other side of the ball. Dort’s 8-0 run late in the third quarter was a huge momentum shift for the Thunder. OKC is now 33-15 in clutch games this season (games that are within five points in the final five minutes). If Dort can shut down Harden and the three-guard lineup plays like they have all season, we could very well see a Thunder win in Game 7.
Houston Rockets
Despite James Harden once again putting up a game-high in points for Game 6 (32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists) the Rockets were sloppy with the ball. After averaging 11 turnovers through the series, Houston had an incredible 22 turnovers on Monday. Russell Westbrook was the worst offender with seven turnovers (including an ugly one at the end of the game which all but sealed the OKC win), while Harden had five of his own.
The Rockets choked at the end of Game 6. In the final four minutes they managed an abysmal 1-for-7 shooting, including three turnovers. Monday was a train wreck for the Rockets but they are still the better team. If Houston can simplify their attack and minimize turnovers, they should have the edge in Game 7.
Who Will Win Thunder vs. Rockets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 31 Aug 1:26pm | OKC | -8.5 -111 | O +150.5 -137 |
| Closing 2 Sep 11:37pm | OKC | -5 -112 | O +216.5 -110 |
Injuries
Deonte Burton (PG)
Steven Adams (C)
Abdel Nader (SF)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Danilo Gallinari (SF)
Nerlens Noel (C)
Andre Roberson (SG)
Steven Adams (C)
Terrance Ferguson (SG)
Mike Muscala (PF)
Tyson Chandler (C)
Robert Covington (SF)
Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Luc Mbah a Moute (PF)
Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Bruno Caboclo (SF)
Eric Gordon (SG)
DeMarre Carroll (SF)
Austin Rivers (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Deonte Burton (PG) | Ques Wed | Illness - 24 / 08 / 20 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Burton is ailing from a stomach illness, and it is unclear if he will fight it off in time for Game 7 of the Western Conference first round against the Rockets. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | Prob Mon | Knee - 22 / 08 / 20 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Adams has a bruised right knee but is expected to be available for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Rockets. |
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| Abdel Nader (SF) | Prob Tues | Neck - 16 / 08 / 20 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Nader is battling a neck injury, but it is expected that he will play versus the Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Rockets. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 12 / 08 / 20 | 4-5 | 5-4 | + - |
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Dort suffered a right knee sprain, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Rockets. |
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| Danilo Gallinari (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20 | 5-5 | 6-4 | + - |
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Gallinari was absent from the lineup during the last game due to a left ankle injury, but it is expected that he will be in Wednesday's lineup against the Heat. |
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| Nerlens Noel (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 09 / 08 / 20 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Noel missed his second straight game with a sore right ankle, but he is projected to be active against the Heat on Wednesday. |
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| Andre Roberson (SG) | Ques Mon | Foot - 09 / 08 / 20 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Roberson sat out the previous game due to a sore right foot, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Suns on Monday. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | Prob Wed | Leg - 07 / 08 / 20 | 6-6 | 6-6 | + - |
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Adams has sat out the past three games with a left lower-leg contusion, but it is anticipated that he will return to action Wednesday versus the Heat. |
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| Terrance Ferguson (SG) | Ques Fri | Leg - 03 / 08 / 20 | 7-7 | 7-7 | + - |
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Ferguson has been absent from the lineup during the previous two games due to a right lower-leg contusion, and it is uncertain if it will interfere with his status for Friday's matchup with the Grizzlies. |
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| Mike Muscala (PF) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 03 / 08 / 20 | 7-7 | 7-7 | + - |
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Muscala has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and will likely make his return to the lineup Sunday against the Wizards. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Tyson Chandler (C) | Out Sat | Neck - 12 / 09 / 20 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Chandler is dealing with neck spasms and will sit out Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Lakers. |
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| Robert Covington (SF) | PRob Thurs | Head - 09 / 09 / 20 | 0-3 | 1-2 | + - |
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Covington is battling headache, but it is projected that he will line up in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round versus the Lakers. |
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| Danuel House Jr. (SF) | out for season | Personal - 08 / 09 / 20 | 0-3 | 1-2 | + - |
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House Jr. will not be permitted to participate in the remainder of the postseason due to a violation of bubble protocol. |
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| Danuel House Jr. (SF) | Ques Sun | Head - 05 / 09 / 20 | 1-4 | 1-4 | + - |
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House Jr. is tending to a head injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Western Conference second round versus the Lakers. |
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| Luc Mbah a Moute (PF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 19 / 08 / 20 | 4-7 | 4-7 | + - |
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Mbah a Moute has a left knee effusion, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Danuel House Jr. (SF) | Prob Tues | Toe - 10 / 08 / 20 | 5-10 | 5-10 | + - |
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House Jr. is bothered by a left toe sprain, but he is expected to be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Thunder. |
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| Bruno Caboclo (SF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20 | 8-11 | 6-13 | + - |
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Caboclo has sat out the past three games due to a sprained right ankle, and he will not return Sunday against the Kings. |
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| Eric Gordon (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 28 / 07 / 20 | 8-11 | 6-13 | + - |
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Gordon has been sidelined with a left ankle sprain, but is expected to make his return Wednesday against the Pacers. |
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| DeMarre Carroll (SF) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 27 / 07 / 20 | 8-11 | 6-13 | + - |
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Carroll missed the last game with a hamstring injury, but it is expected that he will play against the Bucks on Sunday. |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | day to day | Personal - 24 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Rivers was away from the team due to a personal matter. He has returned and is likely to line up in Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 31 Aug 1:26pm OKC -8.5 -111 O +150.5 -137 Closing 2 Sep 11:37pm OKC -5 -112 O +216.5 -110 -
Injuries
Deonte Burton (PG)
Ques Wed Illness - 24 / 08 / 20Steven Adams (C)
Prob Mon Knee - 22 / 08 / 20Abdel Nader (SF)
Prob Tues Neck - 16 / 08 / 20Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 12 / 08 / 20Danilo Gallinari (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20Nerlens Noel (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 09 / 08 / 20Andre Roberson (SG)
Ques Mon Foot - 09 / 08 / 20Steven Adams (C)
Prob Wed Leg - 07 / 08 / 20Terrance Ferguson (SG)
Ques Fri Leg - 03 / 08 / 20Mike Muscala (PF)
Prob Sun Concussion - 03 / 08 / 20Tyson Chandler (C)
Out Sat Neck - 12 / 09 / 20Robert Covington (SF)
PRob Thurs Head - 09 / 09 / 20Danuel House Jr. (SF)
out for season Personal - 08 / 09 / 20Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Ques Sun Head - 05 / 09 / 20Luc Mbah a Moute (PF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 19 / 08 / 20Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Prob Tues Toe - 10 / 08 / 20Bruno Caboclo (SF)
Out Sun Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20Eric Gordon (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 28 / 07 / 20DeMarre Carroll (SF)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 27 / 07 / 20Austin Rivers (PG)
day to day Personal - 24 / 07 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Deonte Burton (PG) Ques Wed Illness - 24 / 08 / 20 3-1 2-2 + - Burton is ailing from a stomach illness, and it is unclear if he will fight it off in time for Game 7 of the Western Conference first round against the Rockets.
Steven Adams (C) Prob Mon Knee - 22 / 08 / 20 3-2 2-3 + - Adams has a bruised right knee but is expected to be available for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Rockets.
Abdel Nader (SF) Prob Tues Neck - 16 / 08 / 20 3-4 3-4 + - Nader is battling a neck injury, but it is expected that he will play versus the Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Rockets.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 12 / 08 / 20 4-5 5-4 + - Dort suffered a right knee sprain, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Rockets.
Danilo Gallinari (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20 5-5 6-4 + - Gallinari was absent from the lineup during the last game due to a left ankle injury, but it is expected that he will be in Wednesday's lineup against the Heat.
Nerlens Noel (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 09 / 08 / 20 5-6 6-5 + - Noel missed his second straight game with a sore right ankle, but he is projected to be active against the Heat on Wednesday.
Andre Roberson (SG) Ques Mon Foot - 09 / 08 / 20 5-6 6-5 + - Roberson sat out the previous game due to a sore right foot, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Suns on Monday.
Steven Adams (C) Prob Wed Leg - 07 / 08 / 20 6-6 6-6 + - Adams has sat out the past three games with a left lower-leg contusion, but it is anticipated that he will return to action Wednesday versus the Heat.
Terrance Ferguson (SG) Ques Fri Leg - 03 / 08 / 20 7-7 7-7 + - Ferguson has been absent from the lineup during the previous two games due to a right lower-leg contusion, and it is uncertain if it will interfere with his status for Friday's matchup with the Grizzlies.
Mike Muscala (PF) Prob Sun Concussion - 03 / 08 / 20 7-7 7-7 + - Muscala has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and will likely make his return to the lineup Sunday against the Wizards.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tyson Chandler (C) Out Sat Neck - 12 / 09 / 20 0-1 0-1 + - Chandler is dealing with neck spasms and will sit out Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Lakers.
Robert Covington (SF) PRob Thurs Head - 09 / 09 / 20 0-3 1-2 + - Covington is battling headache, but it is projected that he will line up in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round versus the Lakers.
Danuel House Jr. (SF) out for season Personal - 08 / 09 / 20 0-3 1-2 + - House Jr. will not be permitted to participate in the remainder of the postseason due to a violation of bubble protocol.
Danuel House Jr. (SF) Ques Sun Head - 05 / 09 / 20 1-4 1-4 + - House Jr. is tending to a head injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Western Conference second round versus the Lakers.
Luc Mbah a Moute (PF) Out indefinitely Knee - 19 / 08 / 20 4-7 4-7 + - Mbah a Moute has a left knee effusion, and there is no timetable for return.
Danuel House Jr. (SF) Prob Tues Toe - 10 / 08 / 20 5-10 5-10 + - House Jr. is bothered by a left toe sprain, but he is expected to be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Thunder.
Bruno Caboclo (SF) Out Sun Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20 8-11 6-13 + - Caboclo has sat out the past three games due to a sprained right ankle, and he will not return Sunday against the Kings.
Eric Gordon (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 28 / 07 / 20 8-11 6-13 + - Gordon has been sidelined with a left ankle sprain, but is expected to make his return Wednesday against the Pacers.
DeMarre Carroll (SF) Prob Sun Hamstring - 27 / 07 / 20 8-11 6-13 + - Carroll missed the last game with a hamstring injury, but it is expected that he will play against the Bucks on Sunday.
Austin Rivers (PG) day to day Personal - 24 / 07 / 20 - - + - Rivers was away from the team due to a personal matter. He has returned and is likely to line up in Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks.