2026-27 NBA Preseason: Thursday's Picks

The 2026-27 NBA Preseason continues today with a pair of games, including the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Houston (1-1) returns home after a lengthy trip across the Pacific Ocean, where they played a two-game set against the Dallas Mavericks in China, most recently dropping a 132-115 decision on Sunday. OKC (1-3) is playing its fifth and final exhibition match and picked up its first win on Tuesday with a 114-112 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers.
 

OKLAHOMA CITY AT HOUSTON ODDS, GAME TIME

• Game Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Location: Houston, TX
• Stadium: Toyota Center
• Favorite: Oklahoma City Thunder
• Underdog: Houston Rockets
• Over/Under: 223.5
• Point Spread: Oklahoma City (-5.5)

HOW TO WATCH OKLAHOMA CITY AT HOUSTON

• TV: NBA TV

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR OKLAHOMA CITY AT HOUSTON

Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 116.371; Houston 126.896
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 10 1/2; 236
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5 1/2; 223 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+5 1/2); Over

Below are all of the Dunkel Index picks for Thursday's NBA Preseason schedule:

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR TORONTO AT NEW YORK

Time: 7:30 PM ET
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 124.635; New York 107.748
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 17; 217
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 5 1/2; 225 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+5 1/2); Under