<p>The NBA regular season is kicking off with the Houston Rockets visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams are starting fresh with a 0-0 record. The game will take place at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM, and can be watched on NBC.</p> <p>Houston's preseason ended with a strong 4-0 record under head coach Ime Udoka. On the other side, the Thunder, led by Mark Daigneault, finished their preseason with a 4-2 record. Both teams are in the Western Conference but belong to different divisions, adding an extra layer of competition to this opening game.</p> <h2>Rockets vs Thunder Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder</li><li>Venue: Paycom Center</li><li>Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Thunder -256, Rockets +212</li></ul> <h2>Houston Rockets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Houston Rockets have been strong in their recent preseason games. They won against the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 133-115. Reed Sheppard played a key role, scoring 29 points and adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</p> <p>In another game, the Rockets edged out the New Orleans Pelicans with a 130-128 victory. Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 26 points and 5 rebounds. Alperen Sengün also made an impact with 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</p> <p>The Rockets also secured a win over the Utah Jazz, finishing the game 140-127. Alperen Sengün had 13 points and an impressive 13 assists. Amen Thompson added 19 points and 7 rebounds to the team's efforts.</p> <h2>Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview</h2> <p>The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 94-91. Key players like Ousmane Dieng and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed significantly to this victory.</p> <p>In another game, the Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-112. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a standout performer, scoring 23 points. Brooks Barnhizer also had a strong showing with a double-double performance.</p> <p>However, the Thunder faced a setback in their game against the Indiana Pacers, losing 116-101. Despite the loss, Chris Youngblood scored 25 points, leading the team in scoring. Brooks Barnhizer also made an impact with 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The spread for this game is set with the Thunder as -6.5 favorites. With no specific stats available, the odds suggest confidence in the Thunder's ability to cover. Based on the odds, taking the Thunder to cover the -6.5 spread at -112 seems like a reasonable pick.</p> <p>The over/under for this game is at 227.5. Without detailed stats, we rely on the odds and game context. The odds slightly favor the under at -111, making it a cautious pick for this game. Taking the under 227.5 could be a safe choice given the odds.</p>

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