Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Read our Warriors vs Rockets prediction for this NBA regular season game in Houston. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Warriors face Houston with a record of 14-9.
  • Golden State has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (19th).
  • The Warriors are coming off a 114-106 win vs. the Rockets.
  • The Rockets are sitting at 16-8.
  • The Rockets are averaging 113.6 points per game so far.
  • The Rockets are coming off a 117-106 win vs. the Warriors.

Warriors vs Rockets Prediction

The Golden State Warriors (14-9) travel to Houston to take on the Rockets (16-8) in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 2 points, and the over/under line is set at 221. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 ET at the Toyota Center. TNT will broadcast the game.

Golden State is currently 5th in the Western Conference, while Houston is 3rd. The Rockets are 2nd in the Southwest Division, and the Warriors are 1st in the Pacific Division. The moneyline for Houston is -128, and Golden State is +108.

Warriors vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Wednesday, December 11th
  • Betting Odds HOU -2, GS +108 | HOU -128 O/U 221

Warriors Preview: Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Warriors improved to 14-9 on the season with a 114-106 win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. Playing at home, Golden State entered the game as -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 220 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 215.5.

Golden State rallied after a slow start, falling behind 30-21 in the 1st quarter. They matched Minnesota 28-28 in the 2nd quarter before taking control with a 44-32 3rd quarter. The Warriors then held the Timberwolves to 16 points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield led the Warriors to a win over the Timberwolves, with Curry scoring 30 points and hitting 5 threes, while Hield added 27 points, connecting on 7 threes at 53.8% efficiency. As a team, Golden State made 16 three-pointers, shooting 39% from deep and 46.7% overall from the field.

Curry had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 15 of his points, while Hield added 8 in the period. Hield also put up 11 points in the 3rd quarter, and Jonathan Kuminga contributed 11 of his 20 points in the same frame.

Despite giving up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 3rd, the Warriors tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 16 points to secure the win over the Timberwolves. Overall, Golden State gave up 106 points on 45% shooting from the field.

The Warriors struggled to defend the three-point line, where Minnesota hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. Golden State sent the Timberwolves to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Warriors finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Rockets Preview: Does Houston Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Golden State improved to 14-9 on the season with a 114-106 win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. The Warriors were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 220 points went over the 215.5-point line.

After falling behind 30-21 in the 1st quarter, Golden State fought back, tying the 2nd quarter 28-28. They took control in the 3rd, outscoring Minnesota 44-32, and held the Timberwolves to just 16 points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Jalen Green led the Rockets to a win over the Clippers with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at a 38.5% rate. Houston made 15 threes as a team, shooting 36.6% from deep and 48.8% overall from the field.

Amen Thompson added 22 points, scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter, while Dillon Brooks contributed 19 points, including 9 in the 2nd quarter and 4 made threes at 50% efficiency.

Defensively, the Rockets held the Clippers to 106 points on 44% shooting. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 4th, allowing just 24 and 23 points, respectively.

Houston did a solid job defending the three, with the Clippers hitting just 11 threes at 32%. The Rockets also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. On the boards, Houston grabbed 38 defensive rebounds while allowing 7 offensive boards.

Warriors vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road contests, the Warriors offense has averaged 105 points per game while allowing an average of 109. Golden State posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Houston has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Rockets have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Warriors vs Rockets Prediction

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