Gordon Hayward Rebounds Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-125/-105).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Gordon Hayward has posted 3.7 defensive boards per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 80th percentile.
Gordon Hayward has tallied 30.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 81st percentile.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.
The Houston Rockets have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should raise opportunities for the Thunder.
Favors Under
The Thunder have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Houston Rockets have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (12.8) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Gordon Hayward will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually worsens player production across the board.