Houston Rockets stats show they aren’t a serious threat to many playoff-contending teams in the NBA this season. But Golden State isn’t a team that is playing at its full strength.
The Warriors are without Steph Curry, who will still be out for at least another week, and don’t have Andrew Wiggins, who has missed the previous two games due to personal reasons. This game against Houston will kick off a key part of the NBA schedule for the Warriors.
Golden State, which is 10th in the Western Conference with a 29-30 record, kicks off a four-game homestand against a Rockets team that has lost seven straight and a race with the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons for the league’s worst record.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Odds
NBA odds have Golden State as a 10.5-point favorite. The Warriors are at -480 on the moneyline, while the Rockets are at +370. The over/under has been set at 232 points.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Matchup Information
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
Location of the Game: Oracle Arena, San Francisco, CA
Date and Time: Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
How to Watch: NBA League Pass | https://livestreamsports.co/
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Rockets will be glad when this season is over
Looking at Rockets vs Warriors odds will show you that Houston doesn’t have much potential. Jalen Green, who leads the team in scoring at 21.8 points per game, will miss the game against Golden State due to a hamstring injury. Kevin Porter Jr., who NBA player stats show is second on the Rockets in scoring at 19.2 points per game, will also miss the Warriors’ game with an injury.
That means center Alperent Sengun, who averages 15.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, will have to help lift the load for the Rockets. Rookie Jabril Smith Jr., who averages 12 points per game, will also be available. Without much of its scoring punch, beating even a weakened Golden State will be one of the more difficult NBA matchups for Houston.
The Rockets are 5-5 against the spread over the past ten games. Houston has seen the over go 4-2-1 over its past seven games. NBA team stats show the Rockets are 13-45 this season.
Warriors need to trend water
Taking a peek at the Golden State Warriors schedule will show you that the Warriors are in a difficult spot. Rockets vs Warriors odds show that without Curry and Wiggins in the lineup, Golden State loses 46.5 points per game scoring. The Warriors will have to lean on Jordan Poole to carry the load.
Poole has scored 20 or more points in five of their best seven games. Anyone making NBA expert picks will see Golden State is still a competent 3-point shooting team, making 38.4 percent of its attempts. Klay Thompson is the leading perimeter shooter in the lineup, making 39.8 percent of his attempts.
Golden State has struggled against the spread recently, going 3-6-1 over the past ten games. Rockets vs Warriors odds show in the last game, where Golden State was favored by double digits, a 10.5-point spread over Dallas, the Warriors would win by six points.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Picks
This is a game that should only probably be watched by people that love the Warriors and Rockets. Considering that Houston doesn’t have its two top scorers and wasn’t even good when they were in the lineup, things could get ugly for the Rockets. One nice thing for Houston is that it will get the opportunity to work a lot of younger players into the lineup.
This is a game that Golden State needs. Keep an eye out to see if Wiggins returns before the game starts. If Golden State can get a lift from Wiggins, the Warriors should be able to cover the spread. This game shouldn’t be pretty offensively.
Golden State and Houston will likely go under the total.
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