Rockets vs Thunder Game 6 Picks and Odds

The Houston Rockets are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of their opening round series. Houston won the first game 114-80. Los Angeles Lakers are waiting for their next opponent.

The Rockets are trying to force a Game 7 against the Thunder.

Houston's young players were exploited by the Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort and Eric Gordon were the worst. James Harden scored 31 points for Houston. Russell Westbrook scored seven points. Eric and Robert Covington each added 20 points to pace the Rockets' attack.

Dennis Schroder was ejected in the third quarter. OKC is shooting a dreadful 42.5% from the field and 30.1% behind the three-point line. Chris Paul scored just 16 points and committed four turnovers in Game 5. Danilo Gallinari averaged 22 points in three games but has failed to score double-digits in last two games.

Rockets attempted 48 three-pointers in Game 5. They made more shots than in previous games. Westbrook should be back to his dominant self soon. The trio of Schroder, Paul and Gilgeous-Alexander will need to score 70 points to win.