If you are planning to tune into the Thunder-Rockets game, which starts at 3 P.M .EST, then you will want to take a look at a prop that bookies are offering on Russell Westbrook. This prop bet can help you stuff your stocking with a little extra cash. Let’s take a closer look.
Russell Westbrook Prop Bet: Will He Score A Triple-Double On Christmas?
Yes +180
No -220
The Oklahoma Thunder will be paying a visit to Houston to take on the Rockets on Christmas day. Oklahoma has been heating up over its last few games and has put together a four-game winning streak. Their 21-11 record has them a half game behind Denver in the Northwest Division and they are well on their way to eclipsing their projected season wins total of 49.5. In his last four games, Russell Westbrook has posted a pair of triple-doubles. This is on par with his production throughout December as he has posted triple-doubles in six of his last 10 games, quite a turnaround from his performances earlier on in the year.
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Westbrook scores double-digit points with regularity. In fact, he has scored double-digit points in all but one of his appearances this year. He was held to a season-low eight points in Oklahoma’s last game versus the Jazz despite being on the court for 35 minutes. Speaking of court time, Westbrook gets a lot of it but bettors need to consider that he doesn’t get a lot of three-point opportunities nor does he take many free throws. He grinds out his points.
He is also putting up double digits in the rebounding department with regularity too. Since November 19th, Westbrook has posted ten or more rebounds in 12 of Oklahoma’s last 16 games. He has also shown the ability to rack up assists. In those 16 games, Westbrook has tallied 10 or more assists 10 times. The challenge is succeeding in all three areas and bettors will want to see a lot of misses out of James Harden and the Rockets.
So, the million dollar question is this: Can he put it all together on Christmas day and cash in this juicy prop bet against a Houston team that has been playing some solid defensive ball over its last few games? Since November 19th, Westbrook and company have played nine road games and Westbrook has completed a triple-double in four of those — Golden State, Brooklyn, Chicago and Sacramento. Westbrook will likely get his double-digit points but, as the prop bet odds indicate, he will be hard-pressed to rack up double-digit rebounds and assists. Russell Westbrook will not be bringing Christmas cheer to those who back him on Christmas day.
