The Golden State Warriors (7-9) and Houston Rockets (3-13) meet Sunday at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors covered the spread as 7.5-point home favorites in a 111-101 win vs. the New York Knicks Friday. G Stephen Curry finished with game-highs in points (24) and assists (10).
Golden State is 1-7 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 road games, but is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 head-to-head meetings vs. the Rockets in Houston. The Under is 5-1-1 in the Warriors’ last 7 games.
The Rockets failed to cover as 5.5-point home underdogs in a 99-91 loss vs. the Indiana Pacers Friday. Houston was covering through 3 quarters before being outscored 28-21 in the final frame.
The Under is 13-5-1 in the last 19 head-to-head meetings in Houston.
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Warriors at Rockets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:23 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Rockets +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -10.5 (-110) | Rockets +10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Warriors at Rockets key injuries
Warriors
- None
Rockets
- G Kevin Porter Jr. (back) doubtful
- F Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 120, Rockets 100
Moneyline
PASS.
The Warriors (-500) finally get their 1st road win of the season Sunday, but I will not be betting their ML. Bet the spread or the total instead of risking 5 times your potential profit on a team that’s 0-8 straight up on the road.
Against the spread
BET WARRIORS -10.5 (-110).
The Rockets should struggle vs. a focused Warriors team. Golden State has been great to fade on the road this season, but the media is applying too much on it now to produce away from home. Lay the points as the Warriors look to send a message Sunday in a blowout.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 231.5 (-115).
This number is too high considering that I expect the Warriors to show some effort on the defensive end Sunday. While Golden State should score a lot of points, I believe it will be extra focused to win by margin and prove that it hasn’t lost a step since last season. This game should be lower scoring as the Rockets could have trouble putting up points vs. a Warriors team that is desperate for an impressive road win.
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