Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets Best Bets and Prediction
Looking at where any Golden State Warriors game is played seems to have a heavy impact on how the result will turn out. More than any other team, the Warriors seem to get a boost from playing at home.
People making a Warriors vs Rockets prediction will see Golden State doesn’t play well outside of the Bay Area this season, compiling a 7-29 road record.
The Houston Rockets have spent much of this season in a race toward the bottom of the Western Conference. There haven’t been many good NBA matchups for the Rockets, who have the second-worst record in the league at 18-53. Houston, however, has been spunky at home. Just recently, the Rockets beat the Boston Celtics in a close game. The Celtics are one of the best teams out east.
The Warriors will need to play well to take one from the Rockets.
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Golden State vs. Houston Information
Golden State vs Houston
Location of the game: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas.
Date and Time: Monday, March 20, 8:00 PM.
How to Watch: NBA League Pass
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People putting together NBA picks and parlays won’t be surprised to see that Golden State has won all three meetings between the teams so far this season. The Rockets only lost by seven points when the two teams played in Houston but lost by 19 and 15 in San Francisco.
Golden State vs. Houston Analysis
Making a Warriors vs Rockets prediction will see that Golden State is at .500 this season and has lost three straight road games entering this contest. The Warriors can’t blame injuries for this recent slump, as Steph Curry has been back in the lineup. NBA team stats show that Golden State has allowed 127 or more points in each of the past three games.
The Warriors’ offense has been shooting a good percentage, but their defense has slowed them down. Golden State has gone 4-6 against the spread over the past 10 games. The Warriors have seen the over go 5-4-1 during that same time span.
Houston Rockets players have been giving a spirited effort as of late. The Rockets are 6-3-1 against the spread over the past 10 games and have won five games outright, including a three-game winning streak that was snapped Sunday by New Orleans.
NBA player stats show that Jalen Green leads the Rockets in scoring at 21.7 points per game. Green is supported by Kevin Porter Jr., who has put up 18.6 points and 5.9 assists per game this season.
Odds Breakdown
Golden State
Moneyline: The Warriors are -435 on the moneyline, according to NBA odds. NBA team stats show the Warriors are 4-12 straight up this season as road favorites.
Spread: Golden State is a 9.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 238.5 points.
Houston
Moneyline: The Rockets are +335. Houston is 11-23 straight up as a home underdog this season.
Spread: The Rockets are 29-39-3 against the spread.
Over/Under: Houston has seen 36 of its 71 games go under the total.
Golden State vs. Houston Betting Pick and Prediction
Pick 1: Looking at the NBA schedule today does show some more compelling matchups. In Golden State’s world, this is an excellent matchup to regain confidence after a tough stretch.
However, Houston has demonstrated over the past few weeks that its young players aren’t willing just to mail things in. The Rockets will keep things within nine points and cover the spread.
Pick 2: Anyone making a Warriors vs Rockets prediction should count on some big numbers on the scoreboard. The defense hasn’t traveled all season for Golden State.
Over the past week, the Warriors have been scorched repeatedly. Houston also doesn’t have the best defensive numbers, either. Expect the over to hit on the total.
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