The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a roll, coming into Tuesday's home game versus Houston as winners of four in a row. Three of those four wins came on the road, and three of the four wins came by a double-digit margin. The Rockets are coming off a loss in Atlanta, and they've dropped three of their last five. My money is on OKC to win big in a game that could have playoff implications.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Rockets have not been kind to bettors lately, failing to cover in four of their last five overall. They are also 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a ATS loss. Their last three losses all came by 10 or more points.

2. James Harden - The Rockets leading scorer only played seven minutes in the fourth quarter in Atlanta on Saturday, as he battled an ankle injury. He wasn't able to practice on Monday, and his status for tonight's game remains uncertain. He's averaged 35 points in two games against the Thunder this season, and that kind of production will be impossible to replace.

3. X-Factor - The Thunder are well rested, and they are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.

Selection: This is a play on the Oklahoma City Thunder (10*)